How much does an Angus cow cost per head? Market price analysis
The Angus cow is characterized by its black coat and polled (hornless) trait, which is why it is also called the hornless black cow. It has a low, compact body, a small, square head, a broad forehead, a wide and deep body with a cylindrical shape, short and straight legs, a relatively wide front and rear stance, and full muscling throughout the body, giving it the typical build of a modern beef cow. Now let's take a look at how much an Angus cow costs per head!
How much does an Angus cow cost per head?
The market price of an Angus calf is around 3000-4000 yuan per head, an adult bull can reach around 15000 yuan per head on the market, a pregnant cow is generally around 15000 yuan, and a non-pregnant adult cow is about 7000-8000 yuan. At the same time, depending on the breed line and purpose of the Angus cow, market prices vary greatly.
Production performance of the Angus cow
An adult Angus cow stands 122 cm tall at the withers, has a body slant length of 144 cm, and weighs an average of 500 kg. A bull weighs 700-750 kg. An Angus bull calf weighs 198.6 kg at weaning at 6 months of age, and a heifer calf weighs 174 kg, with a daily weight gain of about 1000 grams. Angus cattle mature early and are easy to breed; they reach sexual maturity at 12 months of age, but are usually first bred at 18-20 months of age. The calving interval is short, generally around 12 months, with good consecutive calving performance and very few difficult births.
Breed characteristics of the Angus cow
1. Angus cattle grow and develop quickly, mature early, fatten easily, and breed easily.
2. Angus cattle have a high meat yield and good carcass quality. The ribeye area of a 12-month-old slaughtered cow reaches 32.5 square cm, and the meat is marbled.
3. Angus cattle have strong adaptability to the environment, are resistant to cold and disease, tolerate grain feeding, have a gentle temperament, and being hornless makes grazing management easy.
4. Angus cattle have a low rate of difficult calving.
5. The disadvantages of Angus cattle are that the cows are slightly nervous in temperament, and their black coat color differs greatly from that of most cattle breeds in our country.