a rancher provides the following data: cows in herd at breeding-275 cows diagnos
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a rancher provides the following data:
cows in herd at breeding-275
cows diagnosed pregnant-248
cows which calved-226
calves which died at birth-19
calves weaned- 197
he sold these calves in October for $215/cwt weighing 500 lbs. Assume he can use this money during the following months, and that this income and income listed below are all he will receive until his loan is renewed in mid July.
He projects the following expenses:
Bills Due-$54,000-Due November
Bills Due-$80,000- Due January 10
Feed for Cows-59,500-Due Jan. 25
Replacement Heifers-$75,000-Due Feb. 10
Breeding Cost-$12,500-Due May 15
Health Cost-$1050-Due April
He projects the following income:
Cull Cattle-+15,500-Receives in January.
Based on this information, discuss the rancher's performance in the following management areas. In each case, show your work.
Reproductive Efficiency-
Herd Health-
Nutritional Management-
Cost/Cash Flow Management-
Explanation / Answer
Calves weaned- 197
Calves Wt in cwt = 879.5
Total income = (879.5 * 215) + 15500 = $204593
Total Expense till July = 80000 + 59500 + 75000 + 12500 + 1050 = $228050
A rancher is falling short of = $23457
Reproductive Efficiency = 226/275 = 82%
Herd Health = 248/275 = 90%
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