Price Determinants of Performance-Tested Bulls over Time

We estimate the values of bull phenotypic traits, performance measurements, and expected progeny differences (EPDs) over time using bull sale data from an auction in Tennessee from 2006 to 2016. Moreover, we determine how a state partial-cost reimbursement program for bulls with certain EPDs affects...

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Published in:Journal of agricultural and applied economics 2019-05, Vol.51 (2), p.304-314
Main Authors: Boyer, Christopher N., Campbell, Kelsey, Griffith, Andrew P., DeLong, Karen L., Rhinehart, Justin, Kirkpatrick, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural economics
Agriculture
Beef
Birth weight
Calves
Cattle
Genetics
Prices
Progeny
Reimbursement
Sales
Studies
Weaning
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Summary:We estimate the values of bull phenotypic traits, performance measurements, and expected progeny differences (EPDs) over time using bull sale data from an auction in Tennessee from 2006 to 2016. Moreover, we determine how a state partial-cost reimbursement program for bulls with certain EPDs affects bull sale price. Purebred seed stock producers in this region should focus on selling large, fast-growing, mature bulls that produce lighter calves for reduced calving stress. The state cost-share payment did not significantly increase bull prices in most years, meaning this payment was retained by cow-calf producers in most years.
ISSN:1074-0708
2056-7405
DOI:10.1017/aae.2019.3