Cull cows represent nearly 20% of the revenue to a cow-calf beef operation. Since 2022 cull prices for lean, high yielding cows have been at historical highs. This is in large part due to the severe drought in the western U.S. spanning from 2021-2022. Although cows represent a large portion of the beef supply and are more valuable than ever, the 2022 National Beef Quality Audit revealed that cow condition and quality had been on a decline.
Winter feed management and culling considerations
