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MARKET REPORT The Midwest Cattleman · April 21, 2022 · P28

Live Cattle Feeder Cattle Daily Docility: A Trait
for Practicality

and Profit

By Jaclyn Krymowski

Anyone who has been in (Limousin cattle) for user has seen firsthand how far as “calm” compared to those
a dangerous situation with roles are very happy with the the breed has come in terms who were “excitable” earned
an ornery bovine knows the disposition in terms of the of docility and how it’s impact- approximately $62 more rev-
difference temperament can population.” ed the bottom line for those in enue.
make. And, as the average age Consistently, Limousin and the commercial market. Similar research has also
of the cattle producer contin- LimFlex active sires are in “I see improvement in our uncovered data that supports
ues to increase (the average the top percentile ranks for area quite a bit as far as com- similar results in pastured
age will be 60 by 2050 accord- docility. Per the latest Inter- mercial men are,” he says, settings as well.
ing to census data) while find- national Cattle Evaluation, noting that a high-strung and “While many of the rewards
Live Cattle: My thoughts center around this market stabilizing now. I’ve been
Feeder Cattle: All you have to do is look at the corn market for a reason for the
ing skilled help becomes more Limousin and Limflex sires excitable nature used to be of maintaining a high level
pull-back in feeders. If I owned a feedlot I’d be nervous to say the least. I do feel
placing a bullish tilt to this market for some time now. I may need to temporarily
difficult, handling animals and dams have a +12 average a serious stigma against the of docility may be difficult to
the feeder market has overdone it to the downside and it will be tough to break it
place this on “hold” for a while. The higher placements the last three months will
who are high strung and ex- EPD score. Limousin breed. “Now when measure, there is no doubt
have a negative impact on prices yet, so like they say, “All good things come to those
further. The early corn harvest has most feeder buyers in the field and I don’t think
cessively unpredictable are a A Cattleman’s Asset they're looking for a more that higher docility adds to
they’ve really had time to concentrate on buying feeders. Let’em get caught up a
who wait”. I see production numbers staying over last years’ levels until at the
least the end of the year. Beef shipments have been lagging last years’ levels now muscular breed…they aren't our bottom line,” says Gary
serious liability. As if human Having smaller flight zones, little and they’ll head to town.....checkbooks in hand....bulging with “corn” money.
for about a month. Two weeks ago they were 8% lower than last year. This weeks looking away from the Lim- Gates, of Gates Limousin
safety weren’t enough, re- cattle who are naturally more This market will rally....wait and see.
report showed exports a whopping 56% lower than last year. This ain’t good. Low mies anymore.”
search continues to point to docile are notably easier to Ranch in Roscoe, Mt., where
imports and high exports have held this market up all summer. We’re starting to
docility also contributing to work with and around. This change in attitude he his family has raised Limou-
lose some of that. I just can’t pull the trigger yet on long term bullish hopes. They
profitability. are more likely to be more re- attributes to a noticed change sins since 1975. They are very
Fortunately for Limousin in the breed’s disposition due strict on keeping docility a
and LimFlex producers, the ceptive to equipment and doc- to breeding focus on more doc- foundation of their cow-calf
Trading commodity futures involves substantial risk of loss
toring as well.
smart genetic decisions and ile characteristics. Instead of and bull breeding programs.
and my not be suitable for all investors. The recommendations
Rich Nelson
“One of the things we ob-
express opinions of the author. The information they contain is
Allendale Inc.
Allendale Inc. breeding
progressive pro- serve is that the more docile looking at other breeds like “Cattle that are easy to han-
obtained from sources believed reliable, but is in no way guaran-
teed. The author may have positions in the markets mentioned
grams have brought the breed animals have better health Charolais for improvement, dle require less labor. Less
815-578-6161

including at times positions contrary to the advice quoted herein.
rnelson@allendale-inc.com
to be an industry leader with outcomes in terms of resis- Nielson says he sees more labor means less cost.”
Opinions, market data, and
recommendations are subject to change at any time.
this trait. tance to disease,” says Weaber. buyers investing in Limousins He adds that bull buyers
What Does this Report Mean to Me?
“Limousin breeders have
done an outstanding job of “Obviously (there’s also) bet- for their needs. know the value of well-tem- 6 1 0 1 0 2 , 0 3 r e b m e t p e S n a m e l t t a C t s e w d i M e h T
pered cattle and are often will-
ter human interactions and Docility for Profitability
Q #1
ing to pay more for bulls they
collecting a large amount of fewer worker handling issues BSE Clinic Time
Keeping docility in the
What do you think the price of fats will be in April 2011
docility data, really paying with those good-dispositioned breeding program has effects know will be easy handling.
attention to it and improving animals.” that go beyond practicality “Maintenance costs on your
Answer: It’s hard to see the forest for the trees here, but peering through the foliage I see $105.00 fats on the horizon for April. Demand is
By Eldon Cole, University of Missouri Extension
the population substantially Overall, he says that by right into the bottom line. A facilities and equipment will
going to have to kick in though in order to get it.
We’ve scheduled four clinics of cows keep coming back in progeny differences (EPDs) and
Has your bull had a breeding
over time,” says Bob Weaber, contributing to a better hu- 1997 feedlot study found that (also) go down when you have
soundness exam (BSE) since where you can get your bulls heat. There are no other out-
Q #2
a professor and beef extension man-animal relationship, do- of 13,000 cattle, the ones who a herd that is easy to handle breeding programs or whatever
completely examined, given ward signs of trich in the bull is on your mind. Ed Trotter with
you pulled him from the breed-
specialist at Kansas State cility helps contribute to en- were more docile consistently as well,” he says. “At the end
Due to the recent break in feeders, would you be holding your fall-weaned
parasite control treatment and or cow for that matter.
ing pasture this summer? Fer-
University, noting that for hanced health and well-being, outperformed those who were of the day it only takes one Pfizer will be at some of the clin-
calves for a while or letting them go?
tility and breeding ability can vaccinated and be ready to turn
a long time the breed didn’t in addition to growth and per- classified as either “restless” goofy one to have an impact ics with information on their
out if everything checks out
fluctuate in bulls from year-to-
have such a great reputation or “aggressive” in terms of on a whole herd. There is re- Here are the dates and loca- DNA evaluation program.
Answer: What ever happened to the easy questions? This will depend upon your weaning sched-
ally no excuse to tolerate any
for temperament. formance. year and season-to-season. If okay. In addition, if you’d like, tions of our fall clinics. Call the above veterinary of-
ule and your available feed supply. I’m long term bullish the feeder market but the “reality” of
Adam Nielson operates growth and carcass quality.
you’ve preg checked your cows they can check your bull for the
He continues, “Now you
right now probably dictates letting them go. If you keep them for an extra 30 days, make sure you poor dispositions.” fices for your appointment time.
ROM’N Limousin & Club
More recently, a 2017 study
and found several open, it just sexually transmitted disease,
talk to Limousin breeders, Calves in Arlington, S.D., with from Texas A&M found that Moving forward, Weaber October 11 - Barry County Vet Of course, there’s a limit to the
might be cause to check him trichomoniasis. Trich is on the Services, Cassville
minimize the grain in the ration. Grow them on good forage....”sell” $4.50 corn. If the fat market
commercial users and folks his family. Over the years, he feedlot heifers who qualified continued on page 31 number of bulls the clinics can
stays sluggish and corn prices don’t moderate, about the only thing you’ve got to hang your hat on
that have actually purchased out. rise in this part of the world. It’s Contact: Dr. Voyd Brown, 847- accept so you may need to pick a
for “higher feeders” is “Hope”. suspected when a large number 2677 different time and/or a different
veterinarian. It’s just important
November 6th Clinic, Billings A survey of cow-calf farms in
October 12 - Kent Veterinary to have your bulls checked out.
Buffalo Livestock Market
Auction Contact Dr. Harvey Kent, 744- 24 states in 2008 showed that
Special
Lunch at 11:00 a.m. Special Sheep 2222 about 25% do a semen evalua-
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