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Trends in “Natural” Value-Added Calf Programs at Superior Livestock Video Auction

Authors

• • K. G. Odde
  • Kansas State University, Manhattan
• • M. E. King
  • Kansas State University, Manhattan
• • E. D. McCabe
  • Kansas State University, Manhattan
• • M. J. Smith
  • Kansas State University
• • K. L. Hill
  • Merck Animal Health, Kaysville, UT
• • G. M. Rogers
  • Grassy Ridge Consulting, Aledo, TX
• • K. E. Fike
  • Kansas State University, Manhattan

Abstract

Objective:This study utilized data from Superior Livestock Video Auction to investigate trends in the use of “natural” value-added calf programs.

Study Description:Nine years of data (2010-2018) were evaluated for enrollment trends in all natural programs and non-hormone treated cattle. Multiple regression was used to determine the relative value of calves enrolled in the non-hormone treated cattle program.

The Bottom Line:Price advantages for non-hormone treated calves may not be sufficient to justify not using growth-promoting implants on calves.

Keywords: natural beef program, video auction, beef calves

How to Cite: Odde, K. G. , King, M. E. , McCabe, E. D. , Smith, M. J. , Hill, K. L. , Rogers, G. M. & Fike, K. E. (2019) “Trends in “Natural” Value-Added Calf Programs at Superior Livestock Video Auction”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 5(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.7718