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Retained Ownership Profitability Of Beef Cattle Originating In Tennessee, Minfeng Tang
Retained Ownership Profitability Of Beef Cattle Originating In Tennessee, Minfeng Tang
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Retained ownership is a marketing strategy that can be used by cow-calf operators to benefit from the potential increase in fed cattle prices. We analyze the profitability of retained cattle ownership from 2005 to 2015 for cow-calf producers in Tennessee. We also determine the impact of steer/heifer characteristics (e.g., average daily gain, feed conversion) and producer choice decisions (e.g., placement weight, placement season, days on feed) on retained ownership profitability. Data on 2,953 head of cattle originating in Tennessee and finished in Iowa using a retained ownership strategy were collected. A mixed regression model explaining profitability was estimated with fixed …