Boofarm wrote:
While I imagine that the reasoning was beyond anyone's control it is very disappointing that two sales of Dexter cattle take place on the same day with a fair degree of overlap in both seller and buyer catchment areas.
I would suggest that prices are low because there is in reality little demand for the cattle - if Dexter beef is in demand can I ask where that demand is? I am not aware of any outlet I can put live cattle through and get any kind of sensible price and would be glad to hear of any outlet I can place cattle into.
We entered two animals into Carlisle and brought both of them home but we can only dispose of so many privately and I am glad to have obtained a Galloway bull to put in with our little ladies this year.
Cheers
mac
Re: would suggest that prices are low because there is in reality little demand for the cattle -
No, I do not believe that is true - some people's cattle are in demand not everyone wants to go to an auction although you do say you have tried to sell them privately see last comment.
Re: if Dexter beef is in demand can I ask where that demand is?
Ask yourself how many advertisements (private) in newspapers/magazines have you seen for Dexter beef? Then ask yourself why this is?
Hint I believe it has little to do with advertising costs.
Re: am not aware of any outlet I can put live cattle through and get any kind of sensible price and would be glad to hear of any outlet I can place cattle into.
Perhaps you are in the wrong breed but if Galloway are popular with commercial farmers in your area that seems a good solution.
Re: we can only dispose of so many privately
How did you get yourself into this position? This is a serious question - I am not being 'funny' here I seek only to know what motivated you to breed more.