If the cattle aren’t rebreeding because they are too thin, Larson said, improving the diet of the females adds weight economically, for example. The key to the profitability of this management ...

Cull score 5 cows and work from there Aim ... This will highlight persistently thin or fat cows. Spring calving cows can be at 2.5-3 and autumn cows need to be at 3 at calving.

The “eye of the master” still holds true. Observe your cows at sunrise and sunset for signs of estrus and bull activity. When breeding season is over, keep a close watch for cows that did not settle.

"Add weight to thin cull cows before selling," Gill said ... Adversely, sell cows before they become too fat and reach 8 and 9 body condition scores. "Consider cull cows as a valuable asset ...