![]() ![]() If you are buying calves in a dairy farmer’s yard, ask to see the Commercial Beef Index (CBV) value of the calves. As more and more calves come out, prices will fall so don’t panic buy. Sit down and work out how much you can afford to pay for a calf and if they are too expensive, hold off buying. ![]() While a calf-to-beef system is relatively cheap to get into, most systems require about €900 to €1,100 in working capital per head from purchase to slaughter, so budget carefully.įactor in a conservative beef price and don’t be dreaming, any increase above the budget price will be a bonus. Before you commit, it is vital that you do a budget. The current indications would suggest that this will be another good year for calf exports. While prices in early January are always high, it is impossible to say where the price of calves will average this year. Current calf prices seem high for a beef farmer to make any money.Įarly calf sales in the south have started very strong with reports of AAX and HEX heifer calves making in excess of €350/head at some marts with farmer buyers in abundance. Do the sums before purchase and see what you can afford to pay for a calf. Margins are tight and efficiency levels need to be high.
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