Increase Cattle Value by Keeping Records
Justin Sexten, Extension Specialist Animal Systems/Beef
Illini Beef Net
As the 2006 spring calving season begins, producers recording calving data may be able to increase cattle value. On December 12th 2005 the Japanese border opened to US beef from cattle 20 months of age and younger giving beef producers additional marketing opportunities for age-verified cattle. Maintaining written calving records will allow cattle to enter various marketing programs requiring age and/or source verification.
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