| 06/11/07           At the Borderway Agri Expo on 2nd November in Carlisle, the
                EBLEX Beef Better Returns Programme (Beef BRP) launched a new
                technical leaflet guiding producers through some top tips and
              best practice when buying and selling store cattle. 
               “Finishers make or lose most of their margin the day they
              buy their cattle,” says Dr Mary Vickers, Beef Scientist,
              EBLEX. “Making a profit from buying stores depends on paying
              the right price, taking into account a realistic future market
            price and on-farm finishing costs. “Total production costs vary from farm to farm depending
              on the system used, but there are some straightforward tips that
              beef producers can follow and targets they can aim for to get better
              returns.” Better Returns from buying and selling store cattle looks
              at cattle presentation, marketing options, a guide to what finishers
              should pay for stores, managing arrival on the farm, and buying
              and selling options. “For those selling stores, cattle presentation is key to
              attracting buyers,” continues Dr Vickers. “Good finishing
              potential requires healthy animals with good frame growth, so stores
              should be lean with potential to increase liveweight without becoming
              over fat too quickly.” For more information or to request a free copy, EBLEX levy-payers
              should call 0870 241 8829 or email brp@eblex.org.uk   National
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