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I like the look of the belted Galloway I didn't know what they were called until now but there is a farm in central Illinois on interstate 55 that has them.
I love the size, look and taste of belteds, but the three heifers I have are very spooky. I’ve heard some others say the same thing... I’ve also met people with belteds and they love them and didn’t have any complaints.
Thanks guys. I have a pal who was running belted Galloway and direct marketing them with no problem. Well there was a problem--he couldn't get locker dates for processing all that he could sell.. Says he could have sold more. I think the lesson there is to be able to process your culls if at all possible rather than using the sale barn-if they're odd in any way. Then a D caused the farm to be sold and he's starting all over again. You fellas be careful about that. Don't wait too long (like me) but also don't rush in. Get you a good heifer.. and keep her happy. Seems TN has the same problem as South GA had and ND had and need more processing facilities, or as Will Harris says in his great Southern accent "abattoirs".
Yes we in TN badly need processors. Nearest one is in KY which adds significantly to costs. There was one right here in town but it closed down. Something must be done to make meat more affordable or we will price ourselves right out of the market. This, of course, suits the big Ag processors because they can continue their sick ways of delivering cheap, factory raised, earth destroying ways. Legislators are in bed with them too. The Chinese want to be the only game in town. We ought to start co-op processing facilities around the country if we are to fight back. We see them pushing for RFID’s in all livestock, another cost for the little guy to force us out.
So if I want to start a cattle business, but I don't want to worry about butchering and selling meat products, what's the best option? Is the sale barn too cut throat to make any money? Are there a lot of calves sold directly to feed lots?
You guys do a great service here and on Greg’s channel.
I like the look of the belted Galloway I didn't know what they were called until now but there is a farm in central Illinois on interstate 55 that has them.
I was wondering. Good explanation.
I love the size, look and taste of belteds, but the three heifers I have are very spooky. I’ve heard some others say the same thing... I’ve also met people with belteds and they love them and didn’t have any complaints.
That’s what people have been mentioning in the comments. They can be a bit hard to handle. Good to know!
Cow Hair Dye - for the WIN !! 😂
Give that cow a Perm ! Lol.
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Guys missed one important point. If a breed has been selected for a certain color scheme then other important traits have been neglected.
Thanks guys. I have a pal who was running belted Galloway and direct marketing them with no problem. Well there was a problem--he couldn't get locker dates for processing all that he could sell.. Says he could have sold more. I think the lesson there is to be able to process your culls if at all possible rather than using the sale barn-if they're odd in any way.
Then a D caused the farm to be sold and he's starting all over again. You fellas be careful about that. Don't wait too long (like me) but also don't rush in. Get you a good heifer.. and keep her happy.
Seems TN has the same problem as South GA had and ND had and need more processing facilities, or as Will Harris says in his great Southern accent "abattoirs".
Yes we in TN badly need processors. Nearest one is in KY which adds significantly to costs. There was one right here in town but it closed down. Something must be done to make meat more affordable or we will price ourselves right out of the market. This, of course, suits the big Ag processors because they can continue their sick ways of delivering cheap, factory raised, earth destroying ways. Legislators are in bed with them too. The Chinese want to be the only game in town. We ought to start co-op processing facilities around the country if we are to fight back. We see them pushing for RFID’s in all livestock, another cost for the little guy to force us out.
Do you ever go to the sale barn with Greg ? That would make an interesting video with some commentary
We’ve gone before. I’m pretty sure they don’t allow cameras
So if I want to start a cattle business, but I don't want to worry about butchering and selling meat products, what's the best option? Is the sale barn too cut throat to make any money? Are there a lot of calves sold directly to feed lots?
Stay away from sale barns. Direct market is the way to go, grow a clientele
There are more that go direct to feedlots than sale barns.
@@rickayers3150 It is helpful to be big
Brian , boy i don't know about being big. Been there and didn't like the results. But never dealt with feed lots.