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Economic Analysis of Calving Assistance on Western Canadian Cow-Calf Operations

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  • Lucio, Cecilia
  • Windeyer, M. Claire
  • Larson, Kathy
  • Pajor, Edmond A.
  • Pearson, Jennifer M.

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The objective was to estimate the difference in cost, revenue, and profit between unassisted and assisted calvings on western Canadian cow-calf operations. Historical records of individual animal production measures from 2015 to 2020 and industry-described inputs were used in a modified decision tree model. The incidence of assisted calvings in heifers and cows was 4.6 and 2%, respectively. Assisted heifers and cows had an expected profit of −$227.43 and −$67.06 CAD per calving, respectively, while unassisted heifers and cows had an expected profit of −$76.11 and $120.12 CAD per calving, respectively. Calving assistance can impact the profitability of western Canadian cow-calf operations.

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  • Lucio, Cecilia & Windeyer, M. Claire & Larson, Kathy & Pajor, Edmond A. & Pearson, Jennifer M., 2024. "Economic Analysis of Calving Assistance on Western Canadian Cow-Calf Operations," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 56(2), pages 297-309, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:56:y:2024:i:2:p:297-309_7
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