Retained Ownership
Researchers involved in CSREES-sponsored Enhancing
the Competitiveness of U.S. Meats (W-1177)
multistate project are investigating the
impacts of the changing structure in the
meat industry, including price discovery
under alternative pricing systems, trading
institutions, and methods of delivery.
Preliminary research at South Dakota State
University indicates that the rate of return
due to retained ownership by producers
of weaned steer calves is positive and
is affected by ranch of origin and health
management practices before calves are
placed in the feedlot. Retained ownership
throughout production allows revenue at
different stages of production to be captured
by the farmer/rancher and is one method
of adding economic value to cow/calf operations.
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