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Per the Cornell model (cowherd efficiency per grazing unit), tests show the following sample herds can be run on the same amount of land.
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Number of cows |
Cow weight |
Calf wean weight |
Total number weaned |
$ per pound |
Total $ per calf crop |
| HERD A |
100 |
1350 lbs |
600 lbs |
60,000 lbs |
85 cents |
$51,000 |
| HERD B |
125 |
1100 lbs |
500 lbs |
62,500 lbs |
95 cents |
$59,375 |
What if...
| HERD C (Halfblood Lowlines) |
165 |
850 lbs |
400 lbs |
66,000 lbs |
$ 1.05 |
$69,300 |
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Herd B out produces Herd A by $8,375.00
Herd C out produces Herd B by $9,925.00
Herd C out produces Herd A by $18,300.00
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Live slaughter weight values of finished steers |
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Weaning weight |
Number of head |
Market weight per head |
Total market weight |
Value of cwt |
Total $ per calf crop |
Price per head |
HERD A |
600 lbs |
100 |
1,350 lbs |
135,000 lbs |
$67 |
$90,450 |
$904.50 |
HERD B |
500 lbs |
125 |
1,100 lbs |
137,500 lbs |
$68 |
$93,500 |
$748 |
HERD C |
400 lbs |
165 |
850 lbs |
140,250 lbs |
$70 |
$98,175 |
$595 |
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