The effect of physical characteristics on the price of stocker and feeder cattle

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The effect of physical characteristics on the price of stocker and feeder cattle

Brazle, F.; Mintert, J.; Schroeder, Ted C.; Grunewald, O.
A survey of feeder cattle sales was conducted at seven Kansas cattle auctions

during 1986 and 1987. A wide variety of physical characteristics was found to

influence feeder cattle prices. The price impact resulting from changes in fill and

condition varied seasonally. Although calves showing any signs of health problems

received severe price discounts, the presence of other undesirable characteristics also

resulted in discounts, but to lesser degrees.

Keywords: Beef; Stockercattle; Feeder cattle
Conference: Cattlemen's Day, 1988, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, March, 1988
Starting Page: 65, Ending Page: 70
Publisher: Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
Date: 1988
Conference paper
Record URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/6523
 

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