Economic Impact of Beef Cattle Best Management Practices in South Texas: Cow Pregnancy Testing, BSE Testing, and Shortened Calving Season
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
South Texas ranching operations may increase their profitability by adopting three management strategies
- Cow pregnancy testing
- Breeding soundness testing
- Shortening calving seasons
The study used the Financial and Risk Management (FARM) Assistance strategic planning model to evaluate the financial effects of these three practices. It analyzed a simulated 2,000-acre ranch with 200 cows (one animal unit to 10-acre stocking rate) and eight bulls (one bull to 25 cows).
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