As my new place has historically been a cow pasture, I am keeping it that way instead of tearing into it for a market garden. My plan was to buy a cow/calf pair, and some young Black Angus steers to raise for beef. Apparently all the calves around here have been weaned, but I can buy an Irish Dexter cow due to calve in September for $800. Is that a normal price? Also, a friend told me today that I could buy a steer from a dairy herd for $15 or so and the beef would be just as good, just not as salable. I would like to hear thoughts from the list on this. Could someone please tell me what exactly makes a particular breed good for meat? Why is a Black Angus better beef than a Holstein?
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