Keep or Cull

High Cattle Prices Mean New Cull Rules

Norman Amonett (left) and son, Lee, believe a late calf in this market is an acceptable trade-off, dismissing the idea that open cows are automatically out of the herd. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Becky Mills)
Today's cattle market has caused Norman and Lee Amonett of Byrdstown, Tenn., to rethink their ideas about culling.

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