Posted 4/24/2013 23:00 (#3061267 - in reply to #3060682) Subject: RE: Death loss percent.
We buy mostly weaned, preconditioned calves. Usually 1/2% or less, maybe 1-1.5% if a few find a lightning bolt in the summertime. It never rained last summer so lightning wasn't an issue. If any go to the feedlot usually another 1% starting as 8-9 wts.