Navigating Bull Sales: Tips, Tricks and Trends

03/08/25 • 80 min

In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of bull sales, including private treaty, consignment, and production sales. They delve into the benefits and challenges of each method, emphasizing the importance of advertising, customer relationships, and proper pricing. Personal anecdotes and practical tips are shared to help breeders make informed decisions. The hosts also express gratitude towards listeners and supporters, especially during tough personal times.

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Sales, Selections and Stories

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In this episode of 'Around the Chute' the hosts discuss the intricacies and challenges of preparing for sale day, sharing personal anxieties and experiences. They delve into the strategies and considerations behind selling females and bulls, including the importance of donor cows, the ethics of selling flushed heifers, and partnering on bull purchases. The conversation also touches upon balancing business priorities with maintaining genetic integrity and customer trust.

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EPD's: Helpful or Misleading

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In this episode of 'Around the Chute' the hosts delve into the intricacies of Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) and their influence on livestock selection. They discuss the unpredictability and sometimes misleading nature of EPDs, the importance of phenotypic traits, and share personal anecdotes about calving, heifer management, and foot traits. The role of marketing, both traditional and digital, in livestock sales is debated along with innovative ideas for interactive catalogs. The conversation also touches on generational differences in cattle breeding and the impact of genomic data on cattle selection. Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize the value of relationships, networks, and honest communication in the cattle industry.