Compound Feeds in the United Kingdom: Effects of Support Policies on Use of Ingredients

James R. Horst

No 316907, Miscellaneous Publications from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Much of the animal feed in the United Kingdom is consumed as compound feed. Government support policy has a direct effect on consumption of compound feed and use of various ingredients in the composition of compound feed. The objective of this study was to analyze this relationship, and to project to 1980 total compound feed consumption and use of various ingredients. Three alternative policies were analyzed: deficiency payments, variable import levies, and European Community membership. Results of the study indicated an increased use of compound feed by 1980. The increase would be greatest with deficiency payments and least with EC entry. Major shifts in the composition of compound feed are likely. Discontinuation of deficiency payments would result in a significant reduction in cereal use, and an increase in the use of grain substitutes and high protein feeds.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; Demand and Price Analysis; Industrial Organization; International Relations/Trade; Livestock Production/Industries; Research Methods/Statistical Methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 70
Date: 1972-02
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.316907

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