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Cattle math ain't mathin
@themrfritzer
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The creator uses a relatable, albeit confusing, real-world scenario (cattle math) to pose a riddle that sparks curiosity and encourages engagement. The use of colloquial language and humor makes the complex topic more accessible and entertaining.
Summary
The creator questions the current state of cattle math, noting that despite lower cattle numbers and calf crops, the cattle on feed report is higher. They express confusion about how feeder placements have been decreasing month over month, yet the feed report is increasing, humorously likening it to calculus.
Structure
- 1Introduction to the riddle about cattle math
- 2Observation of declining cattle numbers
- 3Contradiction with increasing cattle on feed report
- 4Confusion about feeder placements vs. feed report
- 5Humorous conclusion comparing it to calculus
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Cattle math ain't mathin
SO RIDDLE ME THIS.
WE ALL KNOW
THAT THE CATTLE
LOWEST THEY'VE EVER
BEEN, RIGHT?
LOWEST THEY'VE BEEN
IN TOO LONG
THAT IT DOESN'T
MATTER.
AND
THE FEEDER PLACEMENTS
HAVE CONTINUOUSLY BEEN
MONTH OVER MONTH.
THEY'VE BEEN DOWN?
YEAH, THERE'S A FEW THAT THEY'VE
GONE UP,
BUT MOSTLY THEY'VE
BEEN DOWN.
BUT YET OUR
CATALAN FEED REPORT
HAS BEEN GOING
UP.
IS THAT MATH,
MUFFIN?
THAT MUST BE LIKE SOME CALCULUS
STUFF.
IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE
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Riddle me this… the beef cow herd is smaller, the calf crop is down, and June placements were lower—but cattle on feed are still 2% higher than last year. ##themrfritzer#Ca#CattleMarketa#CattleOnFeedeefIndustry ##ranching
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