Relationship between Attributes of Beef Cattle Raised Using Ultrasound Technology and Prices received at the Packers: A Hedonic Price Analysis
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Arbindra Rimal is Assistant Professor at the Department of Agriculture – Agribusiness, Southwest Missouri State University. Tommy Perkins is Professor at the Department of Agriculture – Animal Science, Southwest Missouri State University. Joe C. Paschal is Professor at the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University System. Correspondence Address: 206 Karls Hall, Southwest Missouri State University 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65810, Tel: (417) 836 5094, Fax: 417 836 6979, E-mail: [email protected]
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