Current Situation

2/26/02


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Current Situation

Outlook – Cow-Calf Producers

Cattle numbers usually increase 2 yrs. after cow/calf profits

Three Alternatives to Expand Cow-Herd

Replacement Female Economic Considerations

Possible Outcomes

Comparison of Most Likely Scenario for Fall Calving Herd

Tale of the Tape

Doing the Math – Steps to Follow to Estimate the Economic Value of a Heifer

Items You Will Need

Items You Will Need

Doing the Math - Prices & Discounts

Retain Heifer

Buying Bred Heifer

Results - Buying Bred Heifer Expected Profits

Results - Buying Bred Heifer Economic Value – What can you afford to pay?

Conclusions

Conclusions

Conclusions

Heifer Percentage of FI U.S. Slaughter vs. Total U.S. Cattle Inventory

U.S. Cattle Inventory and Prices

U.S. Cattle Inventory and Prices

Recent Prices

Results – Retain Heifer

Results - Buying “3 in 1” Expected Profits

Results - Buying “3 in 1” What Can You Afford to Pay?

Overview

What is the Economic Value of a Heifer?

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