![]() Day-old calves are much cheaper to buy but require a lot more work. The cost of a calf varies based on gender, age, and weight. This is partially due to increased fuel costs and overall supply cost increases. ![]() In the fall of 2021, Hay expenses increased. Hay Costs to grow (2.5 tons per cow estimated)Įstimated annual depreciation of cows (on taxes) His estimates included the following expenses: Expense This estimate account for you growing the hay needed to feed the cow. Greg Halich, from the University of Kentucky, estimated that 2021 profit per cow would be $608. It’s essential to calculate the average per cow expense when calculating the profitability of a cow. ![]() ![]() Feeder calves are the cheapest cattle to purchase Estimated Variable Expense Per Cow When you factor in an 85% weaning rate, the average value of each cow is $682. Average Calf Revenue Per Cow: Average Revenue Per CowĬalculating an average CWT of 150 per 100 lbs of cow ($1.55 per pound), the average weight of a calf is worth $802. 85% continues to prove a reliable number according to studies by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Kentucky. If you have 100 cows and expect to sell 85 calves (85% of bred cows), then your average profit from each cow is $608. Sadly, some of the calves will die between calving and weaning. It’s best to use a weaning rate of 85%, meaning that 85% of the cows bred with bulls will have calves sold after weaning. That is, 90% of the cows bred with bulls will calve. If you are raising calves, then a fertility rate of approximately 90% is usually used. I go into these numbers more in-depth below. Per Cow Cost by Weight in 2023 Type of Cow Cost
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