Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-20-1992

Keywords

livestock, ranching, retained ownership, calves

Abstract

Genetic and biological variability of calves placed into different retained ownership programs are examined. The genetic ability to grade choice is a critical factor influencing profitability of retaining calves to a slaughter weight. Weaning weight influences the type of retained ownership program for which a calf will be most profitable.

Publisher

Department of Economics, South Dakota State University

Series Number

92-8

Number of Pages

9

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