Another study says smaller cows more profitable

A recent analysis of the profitability of varied cow sizes and calf production levels shows smaller cows continue to show superior profitability on a ranch scale, particularly when measuring profit per acre and per ranch. Steven Lukefahr of Kingsville in South Texas compiled this research. He runs a part-time cow-calf operation and teaches at Texas A&M University–Kingsville. In his own operation, he uses grazing management and locally adapted cattle to accomplish the amazing joint feats of decreasing costs, increasing production, and improving profit all at the same time. Read more…