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Strategies to Consider When Culling Cows in 2025

June 11, 2025

By Brock Ortner, Nebraska Extension Livestock System Educator; Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator; Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist Following a spring with below-average precipitation for much of Nebraska, early indicators signal that drought is likely to persist. With limited forage production likely, producers should begin planning now for potential forage shortages. While hay remains relatively affordable, demand could rise if timely rainfall doesn’t arrive. In response, producers can ease pressure on feed resources by developing a strategic cowherd depopulation plan. Having a depopulation plan allows for strategic cull cow marketing opportunities. Significant depopulation can make for challenging culling decisions. The...

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