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Beef cow-calf production.

Dillon M Feuz1, Wendy J Umberger

  • 1Department of Agricultural Economics, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, USA. dfeuz@unlnotes.unl.edu

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|September 4, 2003
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Enhancing profitability in cow-calf production involves controlling costs and strategic marketing. Producers should align management with cattle type, resources, and market for future success.

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Animal Science
  • Livestock Management

Background:

  • Cow-calf production is geographically diverse across the U.S., with varied breeds, management styles, and resource bases.
  • Profitability in cow-calf operations is not tied to a single region, breed, or management approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common strategies for enhancing profitability in cow-calf production.
  • To guide producers in optimizing management practices for current industry demands.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of cost-control strategies without compromising productivity.
  • Examination of marketing costs, including feed expenses, price patterns, and cattle shrink.
  • Evaluation of strategies for leveraging superior cattle genetics.

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Main Results:

  • Controlling costs, particularly feed expenses, is crucial for profitability.
  • Understanding market dynamics (price cycles, weight-price slides, shrink) improves net returns.
  • Documenting or aligning superior genetics with alliances can enhance producer compensation.

Conclusions:

  • Cow-calf producers must adapt to a changing beef industry by optimizing management.
  • Matching management skills to cattle type, resource base, and market outlet is key to future success.