Document Type
Report
Report Number
2012-8
Publication Date
2012
Summary
The Calf Value Discovery Program (CVD) allows cow-calf producers to gain knowledge of the finishing segment of the beef cattle industry and the marketing of fed cattle. Specifically, CVD provides an opportunity for cow-calf producers to learn how their calves perform in a feedlot and their carcass value when sold in a value-based marketing system. Each producer taking part in the program could consign a minimum of 5 steers weighing between 500 and 800 pounds to the CVD program. Animals were finished in a calf-fed program using typical diets and management protocols at VanderWal Yards (Bruce, SD). Carcass and feedlot performance information from calves were returned to producers for use in making future management decisions to improve profitability.
Number of Pages
8
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 2012 South Dakota State University.
Recommended Citation
Walker, J.A.; Holland, B.P.; Wright, C.L.; and Rusche, W.C., "SDSU Calf Value Discovery 2011 Summary Report" (2012). South Dakota Beef Report, 2012. 8.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sd_beefreport_2012/8