Sandhills Feeders
Beef Development Program
​Steer/heifer Development for Beef Production.
This can be customized to fit your particular goals. This program is designed specifically for producers focused on beef production, not breeding or seedstock selection. Cattle enrolled in this program are developed strictly for growth, efficiency, and endpoint readiness.
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Program Scope
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No breeding evaluation
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No fertility considerations
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Managed exclusively for beef development
Development Phases Included
Phase 1: Grower Development (Up to 900 lbs)
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$5.00 per head per day
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Controlled, efficient gain
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Focus on frame, muscle development
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Phase 2: Extended Development (900 lbs to 1,500 lbs)
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$6.50 per head per day
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Increased intake and management
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Steers pushed toward harvest-ready endpoints within responsible limits
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Cattle progress seamlessly from Phase 1 into Phase 2.
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Management Priorities
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Consistent intake and performance
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Animal health and mobility
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Feed efficiency and gain
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Harvest Readiness Planning
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This program does not include:
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Seedstock evaluation
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Replacement female development
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Breeding soundness emphasis​​​
From Weaning to Beef — Simplified
Example steer:
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Entry weight: 500 lbs
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Target weight: 1,500 lbs
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Total gain: 1,000 lbs
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Estimated development costs:
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500 → 900 lbs: ~160 days × $5.00 = $800
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900 → 1,500 lbs: ~240 days × $6.50 = $1,560
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Total development cost: ~$2,360
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Efficiency Example:
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25 days saved in Phase 2 = $162.50 per head
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100 head = $16,250 retained
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This replaces:
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Feed procurement decisions
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Labor hours
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Equipment wear
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Intake inconsistency