Cow/Calf operations produce feeder calves that will eventually be harvested for beef. These breeders take advantage of hybrid vigor (heterosis) to generate a performance advantage by crossing different breeds of cattle. Calves are marketed to a stocker operation, directly to the feedlot, or breeders may retain ownership of their animals through feeding and harvest.
Cow/Calf operations produce feeder calves that will eventually be harvested for beef. These breeders take advantage of hybrid vigor (heterosis) to generate a performance advantage by crossing different breeds of cattle. Calves are marketed to a stocker operation, directly to the feedlot, or breeders may retain ownership of their animals through feeding and harvest.