Yes. Certainly by delaying the opening date somewhat, you allow the animals to mature. With a quota of x number of animals, by delaying the opening date to the appropriate date, whatever that should be--as Wilfred mentioned, it changes from year to year as the animals mature differently--you maximize your take, and that is important. Rather than taking ragged jackets, you are taking prime beaters, which is a lot better for the sealers and the companies.
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