Value of Genetic Information for Management and Selection of Feedlot Cattle

Nathanael Thompson, Eric DeVuyst, B Brorsen and Jayson Lusk

Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 2014, vol. 39, issue 01, 17

Abstract: We estimate the value of using information from genetic marker panels for seven economically relevant feedlot cattle traits. The values of using genetic information to sort cattle by optimal days-on-feed are less than $1/head for each of the traits evaluated. However, the values associated with using genetic information to select cattle for placement are as much as $38/head. The most economically relevant genetic traits are average daily gain and marbling. It would not be profitable at the current testing cost of $38/head to sort cattle by optimal days-on-feed, but it could be profitable to use the genetic tests for breeding cattle selection.

Keywords: Livestock; Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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