TUTORIAL: Should You Grow Your Herd? Here's How to Find Out in Ranch Vision.
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The U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest point since 1951—a 75-year low. Are you considering growing your breeding herd by either retaining more heifer calves or purchasing more cows? Here's how to tell if this is a good move for your operation, and a few growth strategies to test.
In this tutorial, Dr. Rich Brazil will show you how you can examine your ranch and see when to buy, how many cattle to purchase, and whether to grow slowly or all at once, without risking your herd’s health or your cash flow.
From analyzing grazing capacity to evaluating costs of raising vs. buying replacements, you’ll learn how to craft a custom growth plan tailored to your land and resources, in Ranch Vision!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to accurately assess your grazing capacity and determine if your ranch can sustainably grow
When investing in replacements is more cost-effective than raising them yourself or vice versa—and how to calculate those costs precisely
How to strategically plan your herd expansion, including how to finance and manage new cattle purchases effectively
When and why slow or gradual growth may be better if forage resources are limited
How to project profitability across multiple growth scenarios, empowering you to make smarter, data-driven decisions
Think of this as your step-by-step guide to increasing herd size and profitability without unnecessary risk, saving you time, money, and stress. With practical insights and clear examples, Dr. Brazil offers an action plan to help any rancher build their custom growth strategy.
Don’t let uncertainty hold back your herd’s potential; learn how to control your growth and ultimate success. For more information on Ranch Vision, schedule a free live demo with our team.
BONUS
Dr. Brazil goes over this concept in an episode of RANCH BEAT podcast. Check it out below and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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