Methods for estimation of break-even prices of feedstuffs for daily cows
2002
Glamocic, D.M. (Poljoprivredni fakultet, Novi Sad (Serbia and Montenegro). Institut za stocarstvo) | St-Pierre, N.R.
The determinations of nutrient costs and breakeven prices of feedstuffs are important activities in the field of nutritional economics. Nutrient content is the primary determinant of feed value. Various methods can be used to estimate feed values. Method by content of dry matter is appropriate for the comparison of feeds that are similar in composition, but differing in moisture. Method based on barometer feeds can provide reasonable estimates of feed values and can be used with a simple pocket calculator. Linear programming methods are best when applied to individual farm cases. They do require a good ration balancing program, a computer and a skillful nutritionist. Maximum likelihood method uses the prices of all feedstuffs traded in a given market to estimate feedstuffs costs. The method was programmed as a Windows application named Sesame. This method give more accurate estimates of feed values but also require a computer.
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