Calves with blemishes are usually cut off when taken to a sale barn and sold for a reduced price. What can a producer do with these calves to add value?
First, let’s look at what determines price.
- Genetic Characteristics
- Sex
- Breed
- Color
- Muscling
- Frame Size
- Management Characteristics
- Weight
- Health
- Horns
- Condition
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