Price critical for profitability of cull fattening

A lot of cows have been culled this year, due to fairly good prices and with the pressure of quota, many farmers are likely to use the opportunity to get rid of problem cows this autumn.

With sufficient grass available on most farms this autumn, if cows for culling are dried off early, they should be in fairly good condition before the winter.

Obviously, it is better to sell well-conditioned cows, but young cows that have the potential to put on condition and weight might justify an indoor feeding period before selling.