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
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