I have thought about this and read most of the discussion, which are excellent.  Almost did not reply as have little to offer.  This one has some challenging twist and turns.    I do have a question.  If the fresh cut steers went back home only selling the females, did the producer loose any of them?  The answer to that would make lots of difference. 

Help make it clear.  If these 14 heifers went home 7 or more of them would have died anyway.  Is that correct?