Price Determinants of Performance-Tested Bulls over Time

Christopher N. Boyer, Kelsey Campbell, Andrew P. Griffith, Karen L. DeLong, Justin Rhinehart and David Kirkpatrick

Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2019, vol. 51, issue 2

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Livestock Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.356474

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