The following example shows the cost for a $1,850 bull with an example set of inputs. percentage of waste of a particular feed.the name of a feed stuff (except corn grain).You can use the Ration Cost Calculator to change We recommend that you develop a balanced ration for your herd bulls based on NRC requirements for weight, frame, age, and farm environmental conditions. The Ration Cost Calculator allows you to put in the bull’s specific ration, costs of feed stuffs, percent feed wastage, and the length of the feeding period. The input for feed cost per year is determined by using the Ration Cost Calculator. Number of cows in the herd – you can enter up to six herd size scenarios.Yearly maintenance costs, including fence repair, fly control, pasture, etc.Interest rate/opportunity costs on initial amount of purchase.Yearly breeding soundness exam fees and other veterinarian expenses.The Result Form on the Bull Expense Calculator reports the costs of keeping one bull in three formats: The Bull Expense Calculator consists of three sheets: 1) Introduction, 2) Bull Expense Calculator (includes Input Form and Expense/Result Form), and 3) Ration Cost Calculator. This information will provide a farmer with the basis for comparing the cost/benefit of a purchasing herd bulls at different prices or for comparing the cost/benefit of natural service versus artificial insemination for all or a portion of the cow herd. The purpose of the calculator is to assist beef producers in determining actual or expected costs associated with keeping a herd bull for differing numbers of cows. Of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech To see our latest newsletters and current information, visit our website atįarm Business Management Update, May 2007
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