Comparison of Breeding and Marketing Systems for Red Angus Cattle Using an Integrated Computer-Based Spreadsheet From: Professional Animal Scientist | Date: October 1, 2004| Author: Miller, K E; Whittier, J C; Peel, R K; Enns, R M; Et al | Copyright American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists Oct 2004. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Abstract

An integrated computer-based spreadsheet was developed with data from 581 Red Angus-sired calves to compare synchronized AI and natural service breeding systems. This comparison was based on input costs, genetic merit of sires used for mating, and calf marketing system, using differences in net return. The spreadsheet integrated four elements into a decision summary: bull costs, AI costs, genetics merit, and marketing options. An economic sensitivity analysis was used to ident...