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Value to Sorting Cattle to Optimum Finished Outcome Groups

Sorting adds value to cattle feeders before selling to packers.

By Drovers Editors
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November 19, 2020 11:33 PM

Source: Certified Angus Beef

Allan Sents of McPherson County Feeders discusses how sorting improves profitability and grade in his Kansas feedyard.

This video news is provided by Certified Angus Beef and the American Angus Association. Visit www.CABpartners.com or www.angus.org for more information.

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