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Economic Impact
on Cow-Calf Producer's Income Potential Using CHAPS 2000

1996 projected average calf prices on 100 cow herd.

 
National Average
CHAPS Bottom 1/3
CHAPS Middle 1/3

CHAPS Top 1/3

Actual
427
466
520
541
Age at Weaning
220
212
203
192
Weight Per Day of Age
1.94
2.19
2.56
2.81
Price/lb
0.72
0.72
0.66
0.66
Animal Value
$307.44
$335.52
$343.2
$357.06
Difference
$0.00
$28.08
$35.76
$49.62
 
 
National Average
CHAPS Average
Difference
CHAPS 2000 Cow Herd of 100
Pregnancy Percentage
91.00%
94.00%
3.30%
3.30
 
Economic Terms
 
CHAPS Middle 1/3 Caculation:
3.3 more calves*520 pounds*66¢
$1132.56
 
Pregnancy Loss Percentage
2.80%
0.40%
-2.40%
-2.40
 
Economic Terms
 
CHAPS Middle 1/3 Calculation:
2.4 more calves born*520 pounds*66¢
$823.68
 
Calf Death Loss
3.80%
3.30%
-0.50%
-0.50
Economic Terms
CHAPS Middle 1/3 Calculation:
0.5 more calves survive*520 pounds*66¢
$171.60
 
VALUE OF THREE ECONOMIC ITEMS
$2127.84
 
Value of extra weight on calves
$3254.16
 
TOTAL EXTRA INCOME TO PRODUCER
$5382.00



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