: Combined beef and dairy cull prices have surged, with some slaughter cows recently bringing prices in the $140s and bulls reaching up to $190 .

Buyers at auction and direct-to-packer look for specific traits to minimize risk and maximize carcass yield:

: Prices typically peak in March, April, and May , while hitting annual lows in November and December.

: High beef demand and a shrinking national cow herd are forcing packers to compete aggressively, sustaining high bid levels. What Buyers Prioritize

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