Price differences due to preconditioning of beef calves compared to traditional marking in Alabama from 2012-2016

An abstract of a study by Abrahamsen et al on the price differences between traditional marketing and value added marketing (preconditioning or board sales) of beef calves in Alabama from 2012 to 2016 is presented. Preconditioning has potential to bring higher economic returns for cow-calf producers...

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Published in:Journal of animal science 2017-08, Vol.95, p.70
Main Authors: Abrahamsen, F W, Elliott, A W, Gurung, N K, Min, B R, McElhenney, W H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beef
Breeding of animals
Calves
Cattle
Marketing
Meat
Preconditioning
Prices
Sales
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Summary:An abstract of a study by Abrahamsen et al on the price differences between traditional marketing and value added marketing (preconditioning or board sales) of beef calves in Alabama from 2012 to 2016 is presented. Preconditioning has potential to bring higher economic returns for cow-calf producers from feeder calves if preconditioning is cost-effective. The results of this study suggest that there are price differences between the traditional marketing and board sales (preconditioning) of calves; however, the net profits due to auction types need to be investigated further to demonstrate the economic benefits of preconditioning calves.
ISSN:0021-8812
1525-3163
DOI:10.2527/asasann.2017.143