OPTIMAL FEED COST STRATEGIES ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY AND LATE CALVING SEASONS

Gary J. May, Larry W. Van Tassell, Michael A. Smith and James W. Waggoner
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Larry W. VanTassell

No 20878, 1998 Annual meeting, August 2-5, Salt Lake City, UT from American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)

Abstract: Integer programming models were used to examine optimal monthly feeding strategies and costs for March and May calving alternatives. Body condition scores were allowed to fluctuate throughout the year except for calving and breeding periods. The May calving strategy decreased annual feeding costs by $20 per cow.

Keywords: Livestock Production/Industries; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 14
Date: 1998
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.20878

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