When deciding what cows to keep in the herd, many ranchers may look at the weaning weight of the calf to determine if the cow is worth keeping. Weaning weights translate to the price per pound a rancher will get at sale time, which makes it a persuasive number. But long-term profitability is more closely linked to a sustainable cow, according to Dr. Troy Rowan of the University of Tennessee.
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Sustainable cows can lead to greater profitability
Weaning weights translate to the price per pound a rancher will get at sale time, which makes it a persuasive number, but long-term profitability is more closely linked to a sustainable cow, according to Dr. Troy Rowan of the University of Tennessee.
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