Why spending a bit of time and money on calf-rearing will pay off in the mart
Two-month stock making well over triple what three-week old animals are getting in some sales
'At three weeks we were selling Angus bulls for €120/hd, with heifers making €100/hd. The same calves at two months are averaging around €380/hd, with the better bulls making €450/hd.' Photo: Roger Jones
All business in the cattle trade starts with the calf, with quality and available numbers the two major factors governing prices.
Maurice Brosnan of Gortatlea in Kerry sees a good future for those who rear their calves to a better standard, if they keep them to eight or 10 weeks.
