Denison Livestock, Denis, Iowa, announced the arrival of 1,880 cattle for sale on January 16th. It is worth noting that on the 9th of this figure amounted to 2198 goals, according to the Department of Agriculture of the United States and Iowa.
Compared to previous sales in this western state, calves were mainly sold for $ 3–7. Larger, 600 pound heifers were 1-3 points more expensive.
And those who have reached a weight of 700 pounds - 1-2 dollars lower. There was a moderate purchase offer, which was met in good demand. The supply included 100% of fodder cattle: 54% of the number of bulls and 46% of heifers. This stock of animals weighing more than 600 pounds was 74%.
A herd of fifty cows a day can produce up to a ton of milk
Dr. Leo Timms, a lecturer at the College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, says: “I teach students, do research, and a significant part of my work is working with state dairy farms.
I have been in the family dairy business for almost 35 years: my sister's husband has a 50-cow farm in Pennsylvania. I started my career in the late 70s as a farm manager for 400 cows. At that time, such a business was considered very large. ”
- We already wrote earlier that scientists have identified the main genetic characteristics of cows for improving milk production.
- And we also reported that Irish farmers would consider cattle prices to be “sabotaged”.
- In addition, the EU agrees to a deal to increase US beef imports.
