Profit Variability for Calf-Fed and Yearling Production Systems
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Profitability of calf-fed and back-grounding yearling systems was determined based on actual production data and prices from 1996 to 2007, and variability across years was compared. The two systems exhibited similar profits, on average, but the calf-fed system showed less profit variability, suggesting there is more risk inherent in a yearling back-grounding and finishing system. Also, profitable years were more apt to have less variable corn prices.
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