Economic Analysis of a Water Truck for Feedyard Dust Suppression

Stephen H. Amosson, Fran E. Bretz, Patrick L. Warminski and Thomas H. Marek

No 7032, 2008 Annual Meeting, February 2-6, 2008, Dallas, Texas from Southern Agricultural Economics Association

Abstract: Dust created in feedyards can adversely affect cattle performance. Dust suppression can be accomplished by moistening pen surfaces with traveling gun(s) sprinklers, solid-set sprinklers, and water trucks. This study specifically addresses the fixed and operational costs associated with a water truck for various sized feedyards.

Keywords: Farm Management; Livestock Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 15
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.7032

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