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I heard they are. They are putting cattle into sheds for the come up to and after Christmas from what I heard. Some shitshow if it's right

Yes and no do not be a small supplier with out QA. Maybe in the midlands with 5-6 processors within 50-60 miles you might get away with it but not if it a couple of ABP and Dawn next to you. While Kgs matter there is a nice twist if you buy the light store that will kill 300 kgs in 12-14 months

Value In 12 month cattle, if the heavy lifting is done you are buying cattle that can be finished intensively in 100-120 days you are competing with feedlots who are getting 30c/kg more than you and buying feed straight from.the port @ 100/ ton less than you.

When buying you look for value. But short term cattle are now a different proposition. You will still buy around the edges especially if you have grass ( a scarce commodity this year) abd hope to grass them for 6-8 weeks. Friesian heifers 450kgs+ over 30 months can be picked up for 1.6-1.8/ kg. Anything with JEX or FRX with a bit of age and weight is handy enough to buy

While it never pays to breed a bad one it often is where the money is when buying. If you want to put in cattle you want to hang after Christmas Cost is gone crazy. But then when you complain about.art prices it usually you cost base is wrong. It nay be completely outside you control adapting you system is where the money is

It depends on the type of cattle. If they're heavier forward stores likely to be bought by a feedlot then I'd work away. If lighter types that would be bought by a farmer then I'd hold off. I think Listowel is on next week so you might have to hold them for 2 weeks.

Anyone watch the tateetra sale?

Nothing wrong with them type of cattle at that money. It's often easier to get a 4-600 euro bullock into 1250 to 1600 euro than a 1k bullock into 2k.

You have less money tied up in stock, admittedlythey will be with you for 10-14 months

What's dirt cattle.... poorly bred or Under fed or both.