Economics of Smaller Aberdeen-Derived Beef Cows

We investigate differences in profitability of three Aberdeen-influenced breeds, Angus, Red Angus, and American Aberdeen. Using data from North Dakota, we measure differences in birth weights, calving intervals, weaning weights, cow weights, and profitability. Weaning weights differ between breeds,...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of agricultural and applied economics 2022-11, Vol.54 (4), p.697-712
Hauptverfasser: DeVuyst, Eric A., Munson, Meredith, Brorsen, B. Wade, Lalman, David, Hanna, Lauren L. Hulsman, Swanson, Kendall, Ringwall, Kris
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Zusammenfassung:We investigate differences in profitability of three Aberdeen-influenced breeds, Angus, Red Angus, and American Aberdeen. Using data from North Dakota, we measure differences in birth weights, calving intervals, weaning weights, cow weights, and profitability. Weaning weights differ between breeds, setting up a trade-off between lower feed costs for smaller cows and higher revenue for larger cows. American Aberdeen-influenced cows bred to Red Angus bulls have $1–$6 per acre higher returns than Angus or Red Angus-influenced cows. Aberdeen sires have the lowest returning calves.
ISSN:1074-0708
2056-7405
DOI:10.1017/aae.2022.35