Fairly decent cow prices

[ASRG]

I hauled in three old cows last week to the auction. They were 12/14/15.
One had lost her calf, and the other two were in calf but probably still a month out.
The 15 year old weighed 1640 and brought 56 cents. $918.
The 14 yr. old weighed 1740 and brought 57.50= $1000
The 12 yr. old weighed 1820 at 66.75= $1214!
I was surprized they weighed so much. They were pretty fat. They were all Sim X angus.

[rkaiser]

Still think we need to stop raising cattle in Alberta ASRG? LOL

You coming to the party at Caroline or what???

[ASRG]

Sorry, family reunion that weekend.
These were cull cows. The 14 year old cow was purchased as a heifer in 2000 for $1250 (brand inspection),which was close to the top of the market that year. To replace her would probably cost $1600 today?
I do think there will be some money in cattle the next few years and if I was young I would be hanging in there. Sooner or later, one way or the other, everyone has to quit? I think it is important to know when?