K-REx Community: Agricultural Economics http://hdl.handle.net/2097/981 The Community's search engine Search the Channel search http://krex.ksu.edu/dspace/simple-search Electronic Animal Identification Systems at Livestock Auction Markets http://hdl.handle.net/2097/2678 Title: Electronic Animal Identification Systemsat Livestock Auction Markets<br/><br/>Authors: Bolte, Kati; Dhuyvetter, Kevin; Schroeder, Ted<br/><br/>Abstract: Buyers and sellers of livestock come togetherat livestock auction markets to discover prices in a public setting. Livestock markets may differentiate themselves by offering electronic individual animal identification and tracking services totheir customers. Programs such as the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), marketing alliances, and verification programs are leading toan increased use of animal identification systems. Livestock markets are a primary industry sector where animal movement and identification information can be recorded. This project’s purpose was to determine livestock market manager perceptionsabout animal identification systems, estimate costs of adopting animal tracking systems in auction markets, and assess factors related to adoption of animal ID systems in auction markets. To accomplishthese objectives, a national survey of livestock auction markets was conducted in the winter of 2006. Results from completed surveys, representing 189 livestock auction markets, are reported. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:05:42 GMT Economic Value of a Beef Tenderness-Based Fed Cattle Valuation System http://hdl.handle.net/2097/2609 Title: Economic Value of a Beef Tenderness-Based Fed Cattle Valuation System<br/><br/>Authors: Schroeder, Ted C.; Riley, John Michael; Fraisier, Kelsey J.<br/><br/>Abstract: This study focuses on one component of the complex beef tenderness arena - - developing a meat tenderness valuation system for fed cattle. Development of a tenderness premium and discount schedule for fed cattle will provide increased incentive for producers to adopt animal genetic and production strategies that improve beef tenderness. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:52:24 GMT Will Consumers Pay for Guaranteed Tender Steak? http://hdl.handle.net/2097/2608 Title: Will Consumers Pay for Guaranteed Tender Steak?<br/><br/>Authors: Lusk, Jayson; Fox, John; Schroeder, Ted; Mintert, James; Koohmaraie, Mohammad<br/><br/>Abstract: Meat tenderness is one of the most important quality characteristics to beef consumers. Current beefquality grading standards are poorly correlated with meat tenderness. Even within the same qualitygrade, steak tenderness varies considerably. As a result of consumers frequently experiencing poorsteak eating experiences, their confidence in, and demand for beef has been adversely affected. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:52:08 GMT Distillers Grain Industry Price Discovery & Risk Management http://hdl.handle.net/2097/2607 Title: Distillers Grain Industry Price Discovery & Risk Management<br/><br/>Authors: Stroade, Jeri; Martin, Anikka; Conrad, Ann; Schroeder, Ted<br/><br/>Abstract: DG prices have become an important part of ethanol plant profitability as margins in theDG industry have narrowed over the past few years. In addition, as DG production has increased, its importance as ingredient in livestock feed has escalated. At the same time as DG has increased in importance for both ethanol plants and livestock producers, its price has seen substantial volatility. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:04:44 GMT