The Effect of Value-Added Management on Calf Prices at Superior Livestock Auction Video Markets

Lance C. Zimmerman, Ted Schroeder, Kevin Dhuyvetter (), K.C. Olson, Gerald L. Stokka, Jon T. Seeger and Dale M. Grotelueschen

Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 2012, vol. 37, issue 01, 16

Abstract: Value-added management practices for cow-calf producers have become prevalent as feeders have recognized the value of calves raised with certified health and weaning programs. Export markets requiring age and source verification or non-hormone treated cattle and advancement of markets for naturally raised cattle have also presented profit opportunities for cow-calf producers. This study estimates the value of value-added calf production and marketing programs. Weaned steer calves sold with certified health programs realized $7 to $10 per cwt premiums. Age- and sourceverified steers received $1 to $2 per cwt premiums exceeding added costs of about $0.67 per cwt in 2010 despite rapidly expanding supply.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Demand and Price Analysis; Livestock Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.122317

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