# The Next Step - Tying Genetic Value to Feeder Cattle Pricing  Instead of Pricing on Hide Color | Stocker Special | feedlotmagazine.com

> Feed-Lot Magazine argues that cattle buyers should price feeder cattle on genetic value rather than hide color. It notes over 70% of fed cattle are now black-hided and that genetics account for roughly one-third of carcass grid outcomes.

- Date: 2023-03-03 · published 2023-03-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/36997-the-next-step-tying-genetic-value-to-feeder-cattle-pricing-instead-of-pricing
- Commodities: [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

This is an industry commentary on breeding and pricing practices with no immediate supply or demand shock. Any pricing change would be gradual and carries limited near-term market impact.

## Sources

- feedlotmagazine.com: https://www.feedlotmagazine.com/news/stocker_special/the-next-step---tying-genetic-value-to-feeder-cattle-pricing-instead-of-pricing/article_92768bd0-b460-11ed-9563-d75bc4739e77.html

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