The Effect of Value-Added Management on Calf Prices at Superior Livestock Auction Video Markets
| Autor: | Lance C. Zimmerman, Ted C. Schroeder, Kevin C. Dhuyvetter, K.C. Olson, Gerald L. Stokka, Jon T. Seeger, Dale M. Grotelueschen |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Vol 37, Iss 1, Pp 128-143 (2012) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1068-5502 2327-8285 |
| DOI: | 10.22004/ag.econ.122317 |
| Popis: | Value-added management practices for cow-calf producers have become prevalent as feeders have recognized the value of calves raised with certified health and weaning programs. Export markets requiring age and source verification or non-hormone treated cattle and advancement of markets for naturally raised cattle have also presented profit opportunities for cow-calf producers. This study estimates the value of value-added calf production and marketing programs. Weaned steer calves sold with certified health programs realized $7 to $10 per cwt premiums. Age- and source-verified steers received $1 to $2 per cwt premiums exceeding added costs of about $0.67 per cwt in 2010 despite rapidly expanding supply. |
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