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<div>==Summary==<br />
<br />
<youtube>https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUeERVqGbdo</youtube><br />
<br />
The Bullocks program does for non-breeding cattle what the [[Cowtrade]] program does for breeder groups. Although the focus of the Bullocks program is on selecting the most profitable turnover cattle, it may also be used to evaluate forced sales options. <br />
<br />
The gross margins calculated in the Bullocks program for non-breeders may be compared with the gross margin for breeders as calculated in the [[Cowtrade]] program if they are compared on a per adult equivalent after interest or capital invested basis.<br />
<br />
The Bullocks program requires data for [[purchase and sale dates]], [[weights]], [[prices]] (landed and net respectively), expected [[mortalities]], [[Bullocks Variable Costs|variable costs]], [[interest rate]] and purchase and sale price [[increments]] for the sensitivity tables.<br />
<br />
==Using the Bullocks program==<br />
<br />
The program is located with the [[https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama]] software, within the ''Tools'' tab, which can be accessed after registering or logging in to use the free software. The figure below displays the Bullocks scenario list page.<br />
*A new scenario can be created by clicking the ''Save'' button beside a blank yellow name bar and can be named by typing in the yellow bar. This scenario or previously created scenarios can be edited by clicking the ''Open'' button.<br />
*To open an example scenario click the ''Copy'' button beside the example scenario and it will be copied into your scenario list where it can be opened as your own scenario. <br />
*A scenario can be shared with another user by clicking the Share button then entering in the email address for the user you wish to share it with. Note that this must be the email they have used to register their account with at https://breedcowdynama.com.au the shared scenario will appear in their scenarios list for the relevant program.<br />
<br />
[[file:Figure1_Scenario_List.png|thumb|1300px|center|Bullocks scenario list]]<br />
<br />
==Entering data in Bullocks==<br />
<br />
''Note that data can only be entered in the cells with a yellow background.''<br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks_Main_Numbered.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
#Firstly, enter the start date and expected end date of the steer fattening enterprise. Dates are entered using the dd/mm/yyyy format.<br />
#Next, decide the average opening and closing weights of the steers. In this case the gross margin uses the same weights for both paddock weights and traded weights. If the traded (or sale weights) are going to be significantly less than the paddock weights, then it is important to use appropriate traded weights as they are the ones used to calculate the gross margin. The traded weights are entered by default using an allow override formula but should be changed where paddock weights at sale time are different to the actual weight at the point of sale.<br />
#Enter the purchase and sale price<br />
#Sale weights can be specified as dressed or live weights and to specify live weights set the dressing percentage at sale value to 100 percent.<br />
#Mortalities and variable costs are for the duration of the fattening period, not per year and the interest rate is nominated as an annual rate.<br />
#The input data is combined to calculate the measures of gross margin per beast purchased, gross margin per adult equivalent, gross margin per adult equivalent after interest and the percent return on livestock capital. Each of these measures is adjusted to a yearly equivalent by taking into account the number of days on feed.<br />
#The return on investment is calculated as the average of the starting and finishing value of the beast (less mortality allowance), plus half the variable cost (assuming costs are distributed evenly over the fattening period). The capital calculation for the return on investment is done on the same basis.<br />
#Sensitivity tables are calculated in the Bullocks program to show the impact of a change in any of the key variables used in the analysis. The range of values shown in the sensitivity table can be set by changing their incremental change.<br />
#By default, the Bullocks program calculates the average daily gain from the sale weight and end date entered. <br />
#Adult equivalents are also for the duration of the fattening period and are calculated as average weight of the animal over the fattening period divided by the default adult equivalent standard (455 kg) multiplied by number of days on forage and divided by 365. Thus an animal of 455 kg or less can have an adult equivalent rating of more than 1.00 if it is on forage for more than a year.<br />
<br />
==Bullocks calculators==<br />
<br />
There are calculators that can be used to estimate the landed purchase cost of steers or the net sale price per kilogram dressed for steers. <br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks Cost Calculators.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Calculators from Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
The green drill down boxes at the bottom of the calculators can be used to quickly transfer the calculated values to the main worksheet.<br />
<br />
==Sensitivity tables==<br />
<br />
The sensitivity tables show the calculated values in the blue cells, surrounded by deviations from those calculations for different purchase and sale prices.<br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks Sensitivity Tables.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Sensitivity Tables from Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
Note: The calculation of interest cost, and therefore of the gross margin after interest, is based on the average amount of capital tied up over the fattening period. This is calculated as the average of the starting and finishing value of the beast (less mortality allowance), plus half the variable cost (assuming costs are distributed evenly over the fattening period). Capital calculation for return on investment is the same.<br />
<br />
==Worksheet run summaries==<br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks_Summaries.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Summaries from Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
The key variables and outputs of the Bullocks program are automatically summarised by copying the values of key data from the worksheet to the summary section at the bottom of the worksheet. The current scenario can be saved and alternative herd management strategy or variables can then be summarised in sequence to capture the main difference between each scenario analysed. To make changes to any scenario, simply click "edit" or to remove a scenario click "delete".<br />
<br />
==Explanations of calculations==<br />
*The start date and end date are entered as dd/mm/yyyy.<br />
*The purchase price is $/kilogram live, landed cost - i.e. include buying costs and transport home. Calculators are provided for estimating buying and selling costs at bottom of the worksheet.<br />
*The selling price is $/kilogram dressed weight, net of selling and freight costs. A conversion of this value into $/kilogram live will be displayed at the top of the sensitivity tables. Liveweight selling prices and weights can be used if the dressing percentage figure is set to 100%<br />
*Purchase and sale weights should be less than paddock weights (which are used for the calculation of adult equivalents) due to transport or curfew shrinkage.<br />
*Variable costs per head includes husbandry, animal health, feed and handling costs that meet the test of "one more animal, one more unit of cost".<br />
*The calculated adult equivalent rating is based on average weight relative to 455 kg, and time on forage relative to 365 days.<br />
*The gross margin per beast purchased is calculated as the sale price multiplied by the survival percentage, minus the purchase price minus the variable cost.<br />
*The gross margin per adult equivalent is calculated as the gross margin per beast divided by the adult equivalent rating (which reflects weight and time on feed, so this is the gross margin per adult equivalent for one year).<br />
*The return on investment per year is calculated as the gross margin divided by average capital in livestock and expenses, adjusted for the time that capital is in use. The capital included in this calculation comprises the average of purchase and sale price, allowing for losses, plus half the variable cost. It is felt that using only half of the value of variable costs allows for the fact that costs are incurred over time.<br />
*The increment entered for the sale price and buy price change sets the headings for the sensitivity tables, up and down from the initial purchase and selling prices.<br />
*The sensitivity tables show calculations for a range of prices above and below the initial calculation with the initial calculation highlighted in blue.<br />
'''Dressing percentage and shrinkage'''<br />
*Both dressing percentage and transport shrinkage are highly variable. Past research has shown that transport shrinkage can be as much as 7 to 12 percent. Information from the Atherton Tablelands suggest that bullocks will average 54 percent dressing, heifers 52 percent and cows 49 percent after a short trip from paddock to abattoir.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''''Click on one of the following links to go through different examples of using the Bullocks program.'''''<br />
<br />
==[[Example one: Weaner steers at Charleville mulga kept for 12 months]]==<br />
<br />
==[[Example two: Feeding live export steers on the floodplains]]==<br />
<br />
<br />
==[[Example three: Feeding light cull cows on the floodplains]]==</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Bullocks&diff=1411Bullocks2022-02-17T05:44:56Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Summary==<br />
<br />
<youtube>https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUeERVqGbdo</youtube><br />
<br />
The Bullocks program does for non-breeding cattle what the [[Cowtrade]] program does for breeder groups. Although the focus of the Bullocks program is on selecting the most profitable turnover cattle, it may also be used to evaluate forced sales options. <br />
<br />
The gross margins calculated in the Bullocks program for non-breeders may be compared with the gross margin for breeders as calculated in the [[Cowtrade]] program if they are compared on a per adult equivalent after interest or capital invested basis.<br />
<br />
The Bullocks program requires data for [[purchase and sale dates]], [[weights]], [[prices]] (landed and net respectively), expected [[mortalities]], [[Bullocks Variable Costs|variable costs]], [[interest rate]] and purchase and sale price [[increments]] for the sensitivity tables.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Using the Bullocks program==<br />
<br />
The program is located with the [[https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama]] software, within the ''Tools'' tab, which can be accessed after registering or logging in to use the free software. The figure below displays the Bullocks scenario list page.<br />
*A new scenario can be created by clicking the ''Save'' button beside a blank yellow name bar and can be named by typing in the yellow bar. This scenario or previously created scenarios can be edited by clicking the ''Open'' button.<br />
*To open an example scenario click the ''Copy'' button beside the example scenario and it will be copied into your scenario list where it can be opened as your own scenario. <br />
*A scenario can be shared with another user by clicking the Share button then entering in the email address for the user you wish to share it with. Note that this must be the email they have used to register their account with at https://breedcowdynama.com.au the shared scenario will appear in their scenarios list for the relevant program.<br />
<br />
[[file:Figure1_Scenario_List.png|thumb|1300px|center|Bullocks scenario list]]<br />
<br />
==Entering data in Bullocks==<br />
<br />
''Note that data can only be entered in the cells with a yellow background.''<br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks_Main_Numbered.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
#Firstly, enter the start date and expected end date of the steer fattening enterprise. Dates are entered using the dd/mm/yyyy format.<br />
#Next, decide the average opening and closing weights of the steers. In this case the gross margin uses the same weights for both paddock weights and traded weights. If the traded (or sale weights) are going to be significantly less than the paddock weights, then it is important to use appropriate traded weights as they are the ones used to calculate the gross margin. The traded weights are entered by default using an allow override formula but should be changed where paddock weights at sale time are different to the actual weight at the point of sale.<br />
#Enter the purchase and sale price<br />
#Sale weights can be specified as dressed or live weights and to specify live weights set the dressing percentage at sale value to 100 percent.<br />
#Mortalities and variable costs are for the duration of the fattening period, not per year and the interest rate is nominated as an annual rate.<br />
#The input data is combined to calculate the measures of gross margin per beast purchased, gross margin per adult equivalent, gross margin per adult equivalent after interest and the percent return on livestock capital. Each of these measures is adjusted to a yearly equivalent by taking into account the number of days on feed.<br />
#The return on investment is calculated as the average of the starting and finishing value of the beast (less mortality allowance), plus half the variable cost (assuming costs are distributed evenly over the fattening period). The capital calculation for the return on investment is done on the same basis.<br />
#Sensitivity tables are calculated in the Bullocks program to show the impact of a change in any of the key variables used in the analysis. The range of values shown in the sensitivity table can be set by changing their incremental change.<br />
#By default, the Bullocks program calculates the average daily gain from the sale weight and end date entered. <br />
#Adult equivalents are also for the duration of the fattening period and are calculated as average weight of the animal over the fattening period divided by the default adult equivalent standard (455 kg) multiplied by number of days on forage and divided by 365. Thus an animal of 455 kg or less can have an adult equivalent rating of more than 1.00 if it is on forage for more than a year.<br />
<br />
==Bullocks calculators==<br />
<br />
There are calculators that can be used to estimate the landed purchase cost of steers or the net sale price per kilogram dressed for steers. <br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks Cost Calculators.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Calculators from Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
The green drill down boxes at the bottom of the calculators can be used to quickly transfer the calculated values to the main worksheet.<br />
<br />
==Sensitivity tables==<br />
<br />
The sensitivity tables show the calculated values in the blue cells, surrounded by deviations from those calculations for different purchase and sale prices.<br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks Sensitivity Tables.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Sensitivity Tables from Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
Note: The calculation of interest cost, and therefore of the gross margin after interest, is based on the average amount of capital tied up over the fattening period. This is calculated as the average of the starting and finishing value of the beast (less mortality allowance), plus half the variable cost (assuming costs are distributed evenly over the fattening period). Capital calculation for return on investment is the same.<br />
<br />
==Worksheet run summaries==<br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks_Summaries.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Summaries from Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
The key variables and outputs of the Bullocks program are automatically summarised by copying the values of key data from the worksheet to the summary section at the bottom of the worksheet. The current scenario can be saved and alternative herd management strategy or variables can then be summarised in sequence to capture the main difference between each scenario analysed. To make changes to any scenario, simply click "edit" or to remove a scenario click "delete".<br />
<br />
==Explanations of calculations==<br />
*The start date and end date are entered as dd/mm/yyyy.<br />
*The purchase price is $/kilogram live, landed cost - i.e. include buying costs and transport home. Calculators are provided for estimating buying and selling costs at bottom of the worksheet.<br />
*The selling price is $/kilogram dressed weight, net of selling and freight costs. A conversion of this value into $/kilogram live will be displayed at the top of the sensitivity tables. Liveweight selling prices and weights can be used if the dressing percentage figure is set to 100%<br />
*Purchase and sale weights should be less than paddock weights (which are used for the calculation of adult equivalents) due to transport or curfew shrinkage.<br />
*Variable costs per head includes husbandry, animal health, feed and handling costs that meet the test of "one more animal, one more unit of cost".<br />
*The calculated adult equivalent rating is based on average weight relative to 455 kg, and time on forage relative to 365 days.<br />
*The gross margin per beast purchased is calculated as the sale price multiplied by the survival percentage, minus the purchase price minus the variable cost.<br />
*The gross margin per adult equivalent is calculated as the gross margin per beast divided by the adult equivalent rating (which reflects weight and time on feed, so this is the gross margin per adult equivalent for one year).<br />
*The return on investment per year is calculated as the gross margin divided by average capital in livestock and expenses, adjusted for the time that capital is in use. The capital included in this calculation comprises the average of purchase and sale price, allowing for losses, plus half the variable cost. It is felt that using only half of the value of variable costs allows for the fact that costs are incurred over time.<br />
*The increment entered for the sale price and buy price change sets the headings for the sensitivity tables, up and down from the initial purchase and selling prices.<br />
*The sensitivity tables show calculations for a range of prices above and below the initial calculation with the initial calculation highlighted in blue.<br />
'''Dressing percentage and shrinkage'''<br />
*Both dressing percentage and transport shrinkage are highly variable. Past research has shown that transport shrinkage can be as much as 7 to 12 percent. Information from the Atherton Tablelands suggest that bullocks will average 54 percent dressing, heifers 52 percent and cows 49 percent after a short trip from paddock to abattoir.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''''Click on one of the following links to go through different examples of using the Bullocks program.'''''<br />
<br />
==[[Example one: Weaner steers at Charleville mulga kept for 12 months]]==<br />
<br />
==[[Example two: Feeding live export steers on the floodplains]]==<br />
<br />
<br />
==[[Example three: Feeding light cull cows on the floodplains]]==</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Bullocks&diff=1410Bullocks2022-02-17T05:44:35Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Summary==<br />
The Bullocks program does for non-breeding cattle what the [[Cowtrade]] program does for breeder groups. Although the focus of the Bullocks program is on selecting the most profitable turnover cattle, it may also be used to evaluate forced sales options. <br />
<br />
The gross margins calculated in the Bullocks program for non-breeders may be compared with the gross margin for breeders as calculated in the [[Cowtrade]] program if they are compared on a per adult equivalent after interest or capital invested basis.<br />
<br />
The Bullocks program requires data for [[purchase and sale dates]], [[weights]], [[prices]] (landed and net respectively), expected [[mortalities]], [[Bullocks Variable Costs|variable costs]], [[interest rate]] and purchase and sale price [[increments]] for the sensitivity tables.<br />
<br />
<youtube>https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUeERVqGbdo</youtube><br />
<br />
==Using the Bullocks program==<br />
<br />
The program is located with the [[https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama]] software, within the ''Tools'' tab, which can be accessed after registering or logging in to use the free software. The figure below displays the Bullocks scenario list page.<br />
*A new scenario can be created by clicking the ''Save'' button beside a blank yellow name bar and can be named by typing in the yellow bar. This scenario or previously created scenarios can be edited by clicking the ''Open'' button.<br />
*To open an example scenario click the ''Copy'' button beside the example scenario and it will be copied into your scenario list where it can be opened as your own scenario. <br />
*A scenario can be shared with another user by clicking the Share button then entering in the email address for the user you wish to share it with. Note that this must be the email they have used to register their account with at https://breedcowdynama.com.au the shared scenario will appear in their scenarios list for the relevant program.<br />
<br />
[[file:Figure1_Scenario_List.png|thumb|1300px|center|Bullocks scenario list]]<br />
<br />
==Entering data in Bullocks==<br />
<br />
''Note that data can only be entered in the cells with a yellow background.''<br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks_Main_Numbered.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
#Firstly, enter the start date and expected end date of the steer fattening enterprise. Dates are entered using the dd/mm/yyyy format.<br />
#Next, decide the average opening and closing weights of the steers. In this case the gross margin uses the same weights for both paddock weights and traded weights. If the traded (or sale weights) are going to be significantly less than the paddock weights, then it is important to use appropriate traded weights as they are the ones used to calculate the gross margin. The traded weights are entered by default using an allow override formula but should be changed where paddock weights at sale time are different to the actual weight at the point of sale.<br />
#Enter the purchase and sale price<br />
#Sale weights can be specified as dressed or live weights and to specify live weights set the dressing percentage at sale value to 100 percent.<br />
#Mortalities and variable costs are for the duration of the fattening period, not per year and the interest rate is nominated as an annual rate.<br />
#The input data is combined to calculate the measures of gross margin per beast purchased, gross margin per adult equivalent, gross margin per adult equivalent after interest and the percent return on livestock capital. Each of these measures is adjusted to a yearly equivalent by taking into account the number of days on feed.<br />
#The return on investment is calculated as the average of the starting and finishing value of the beast (less mortality allowance), plus half the variable cost (assuming costs are distributed evenly over the fattening period). The capital calculation for the return on investment is done on the same basis.<br />
#Sensitivity tables are calculated in the Bullocks program to show the impact of a change in any of the key variables used in the analysis. The range of values shown in the sensitivity table can be set by changing their incremental change.<br />
#By default, the Bullocks program calculates the average daily gain from the sale weight and end date entered. <br />
#Adult equivalents are also for the duration of the fattening period and are calculated as average weight of the animal over the fattening period divided by the default adult equivalent standard (455 kg) multiplied by number of days on forage and divided by 365. Thus an animal of 455 kg or less can have an adult equivalent rating of more than 1.00 if it is on forage for more than a year.<br />
<br />
==Bullocks calculators==<br />
<br />
There are calculators that can be used to estimate the landed purchase cost of steers or the net sale price per kilogram dressed for steers. <br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks Cost Calculators.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Calculators from Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
The green drill down boxes at the bottom of the calculators can be used to quickly transfer the calculated values to the main worksheet.<br />
<br />
==Sensitivity tables==<br />
<br />
The sensitivity tables show the calculated values in the blue cells, surrounded by deviations from those calculations for different purchase and sale prices.<br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks Sensitivity Tables.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Sensitivity Tables from Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
Note: The calculation of interest cost, and therefore of the gross margin after interest, is based on the average amount of capital tied up over the fattening period. This is calculated as the average of the starting and finishing value of the beast (less mortality allowance), plus half the variable cost (assuming costs are distributed evenly over the fattening period). Capital calculation for return on investment is the same.<br />
<br />
==Worksheet run summaries==<br />
<br />
[[file:Bullocks_Summaries.PNG|thumb|1300px|center|Summaries from Bullocks]]<br />
<br />
The key variables and outputs of the Bullocks program are automatically summarised by copying the values of key data from the worksheet to the summary section at the bottom of the worksheet. The current scenario can be saved and alternative herd management strategy or variables can then be summarised in sequence to capture the main difference between each scenario analysed. To make changes to any scenario, simply click "edit" or to remove a scenario click "delete".<br />
<br />
==Explanations of calculations==<br />
*The start date and end date are entered as dd/mm/yyyy.<br />
*The purchase price is $/kilogram live, landed cost - i.e. include buying costs and transport home. Calculators are provided for estimating buying and selling costs at bottom of the worksheet.<br />
*The selling price is $/kilogram dressed weight, net of selling and freight costs. A conversion of this value into $/kilogram live will be displayed at the top of the sensitivity tables. Liveweight selling prices and weights can be used if the dressing percentage figure is set to 100%<br />
*Purchase and sale weights should be less than paddock weights (which are used for the calculation of adult equivalents) due to transport or curfew shrinkage.<br />
*Variable costs per head includes husbandry, animal health, feed and handling costs that meet the test of "one more animal, one more unit of cost".<br />
*The calculated adult equivalent rating is based on average weight relative to 455 kg, and time on forage relative to 365 days.<br />
*The gross margin per beast purchased is calculated as the sale price multiplied by the survival percentage, minus the purchase price minus the variable cost.<br />
*The gross margin per adult equivalent is calculated as the gross margin per beast divided by the adult equivalent rating (which reflects weight and time on feed, so this is the gross margin per adult equivalent for one year).<br />
*The return on investment per year is calculated as the gross margin divided by average capital in livestock and expenses, adjusted for the time that capital is in use. The capital included in this calculation comprises the average of purchase and sale price, allowing for losses, plus half the variable cost. It is felt that using only half of the value of variable costs allows for the fact that costs are incurred over time.<br />
*The increment entered for the sale price and buy price change sets the headings for the sensitivity tables, up and down from the initial purchase and selling prices.<br />
*The sensitivity tables show calculations for a range of prices above and below the initial calculation with the initial calculation highlighted in blue.<br />
'''Dressing percentage and shrinkage'''<br />
*Both dressing percentage and transport shrinkage are highly variable. Past research has shown that transport shrinkage can be as much as 7 to 12 percent. Information from the Atherton Tablelands suggest that bullocks will average 54 percent dressing, heifers 52 percent and cows 49 percent after a short trip from paddock to abattoir.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''''Click on one of the following links to go through different examples of using the Bullocks program.'''''<br />
<br />
==[[Example one: Weaner steers at Charleville mulga kept for 12 months]]==<br />
<br />
==[[Example two: Feeding live export steers on the floodplains]]==<br />
<br />
<br />
==[[Example three: Feeding light cull cows on the floodplains]]==</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1169Main Page2020-08-27T01:28:15Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>==Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki==<br />
<br />
This "wiki" is your step by step guide and user help manual, helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package. '''Tip:''' have the Breedcow and Dynama website opened in a separate window while following along step by step in the wiki.<br />
<br />
The [https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
<br />
[[file: Flowchart.PNG|frame|left|px300|Breedcow and Dynama suite of programs]]<br />
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'''Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:'''<br />
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# Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems '''| [[Breedcow+]] program'''<br />
# Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth '''| [[Dynama+]] program'''<br />
# Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity '''| [[Bullocks]] | [[Dry Cattle Trading|Dry Cattle Trading]]''' and '''[[Cowtrade]] programs'''<br />
# Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt '''| [[Investan]] program'''<br />
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In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
<br />
There is an additional program '''[[Splitsal]]''' which can be used to estimate the weights and proportions of leads and tails in a mob of cattle.<br />
<br />
The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting. For a more in-depth overview of the programs see the [[software overview]].<br />
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==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow & Dynama wiki is growing all the time, constantly being updated with great tips on how to use the program and great information on all sorts of science of cattle and pasture. Don't be daunted by finding things, simply navigate your way from the main page. For example, if you want to find something out about the Breedcow+ program, simply click any Breedcow+ link - it will start you on your journey. Alternatively, search for any key term in the search box at the top right of the page. It works just like google!<br />
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==Contact Us==<br />
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Don't hesitate to [https://breedcowdynama.com.au/contact-us Contact Us] if you need extra assistance, have a request or feedback or simply can't find what you are looking for - it may not yet exist on the wiki.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1168Main Page2020-08-27T01:27:41Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>==Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki==<br />
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This "wiki" is your step by step guide and user help manual, helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package. '''Tip:''' have the Breedcow and Dynama website opened in a separate window while following along step by step in the wiki.<br />
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The [https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
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[[file: Flowchart.PNG|frame|right|px300|Breedcow and Dynama suite of programs]]<br />
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'''Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:'''<br />
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# Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems '''| [[Breedcow+]] program'''<br />
# Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth '''| [[Dynama+]] program'''<br />
# Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity '''| [[Bullocks]] | [[Dry Cattle Trading|Dry Cattle Trading]]''' and '''[[Cowtrade]] programs'''<br />
# Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt '''| [[Investan]] program'''<br />
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In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
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There is an additional program '''[[Splitsal]]''' which can be used to estimate the weights and proportions of leads and tails in a mob of cattle.<br />
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The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting. For a more in-depth overview of the programs see the [[software overview]].<br />
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==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
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<div>==The concepts underpinning the Dynama+ program==<br />
The core of Dynama+ is a ten year livestock schedule that shows the annual flow of cattle through the herd. The flow of cattle and the performance described for the herd drives all of the outputs of the model. <br />
<br />
===Measures of profit and cash flow in Dynama+===<br />
The Dynama+ program calculates a range of financial measures that include both cash and non-cash components in their construction. The key measures calculated are net worth, cash flow for debt service, net income and return on total capital (in dollars and percent). The relationships between these measures and what they mean is discussed in detail in the appendix of this user manual. <br />
In summary:<br />
* Net worth is calculated as the total asset value less total debt as at a particular date. Net worth is also known as “equity” and may be expressed as a percentage. <br />
* Cash flow for debt service is calculated by deducting all cash outgoings (except loan service) from all cash inflows. Note that this differs from the definition of cash flow in the discussion of accounting measures in the appendix, which is net of debt service. In Dynama+, the cash flow for debt service is put first towards the service of term loans, with any surplus going into the working accounts and any shortfall funded from working accounts.<br />
* Cash in and cash out include all cash components of the net income calculation, plus items of a private or capital nature that are not part of the net income calculation. The latter include family living expenses and taxation, capital expenditures, receipts and other capital transactions including gifts given or received and transfers to or from other accounting entities. <br />
* Depreciation and livestock inventory change, which are part of the net income calculation, are not included in the cash flow calculation since they are not cash.<br />
* Net income is defined in Dynama+ as being equal to gross income, including the increase or decrease in livestock inventory value, less all variable and fixed costs including interest and depreciation. Net income includes some non-cash items (inventory change and depreciation) and excludes some cash items (tax, family expenses, capital transactions and loan reductions). '''Net income is thus not the same thing as net cash flow.'''<br />
* Depreciation is the annual provision made in profit budgets to spread the cost of capital items such as vehicles, machinery and fences over the period of use of these items. Such capital costs, rather than being charged against net income as they occur, are smoothed over time and charged annually as depreciation. These capital costs will show up in a cash flow budget (and in Dynama) as lump sum outlays. If funded by borrowing, there will also be a cash inflow as the loan is received, and a series of outflows as the loan is repaid. Leased capital does not show up in the depreciation calculation (or in the balance sheet) but appears as a lease payment in the calculation of net cash flow or net income.<br />
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Budgets constructed in Dynamaplus need to observe the limits on stocking rate (adult equivalents), working account balances and total debt that apply in the real world of the beef enterprise being modelled.<br />
<br />
===Profit versus cash flow===<br />
<br />
A profit and loss statement is one of the three main ways used to look at overall business outlook and performance - the cash flow budget (or statement of sources and uses of cash) and the statement of assets and liabilities being the other two. <br />
<br />
Cash flow statements and budgets are regularly drawn up to monitor or predict short term cash flow but looking at short term cash flow on its own can paint a very misleading picture of the direction of a beef business. A cash-flow statement /budget show the cash expected to come into and go out of a business over a given period. It can indicate the amount of working capital that may be needed from outside sources and whether it is possible to fund the production cycles of the business within the current borrowing limits negotiated with the lender.<br />
<br />
A cash-flow budget can bear little relationship to the actual profitability of the business as it may include things like capital income and expenditure, new loans, off farm income and personal expenses. A cash-flow budget also does not reflect the non-cash items such as unpaid operator’s allowance, depreciation or increases/decreases in the value of inventories. Estimating these things in a profit budget allows a more accurate estimate of how efficiently resources are being used.<br />
<br />
Profit and loss statements or budgets are constructed to estimate the profit of a business over a given period so therefore focus on the efficiency of resource use within the business. <br />
It can be argued that profit can only really be measured once the investment is finalised and all of the inflows and outflows accounted for. As most beef businesses have an effective investment life that may span decades, the estimates of profit derived will apportion values to capital at the start and end of the time period of the analysis. In this way any improvement in the underlying value of capital or a change in the livestock and plant inventory due to a change in strategy can be included in the estimate of profit made. <br />
<br />
Figures 26 and 27 indicate the differences in the standard measures of farm performance when profit and cash flow are being considered. Figure 26 identifies the various components of how we estimate profit (efficiency). The direct links between the change in equity over the period and profit can be identified.<br />
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[[file: Figure 26.png|frame|center|Figure 26: Profit diagram <ref> Source: The Farming Game: Agricultural Management and Marketing by Bill Malcolm, Jack Makeham and Vic Wright., Cambridge University Press, 2005.</ref>]]<br />
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The important thing about Figure 26 is the direct link between profit and growth in wealth. <br />
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Figure 27 indicates the calculation of liquidity and the net cash flow before and after debt servicing. When Figures 26 and 27 are taken together they represent the balance sheet of the business, the profit and the net cash flow.<br />
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[[file: Figure 27.png|frame|center|Figure 27: Cash diagram]]<br />
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Figure 28 provides a typical layout of a livestock trading schedule compiled to calculate the trading profit of loss on a beef enterprise. Note that livestock sales does not always (rarely) equals livestock trading profit.<br />
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[[file: Figure 28.PNG|frame|center|Figure 28: Livestock trading schedule]]<br />
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Figure 29 shows the profit analysis for the example beef enterprise. The trading profit or loss calculated in the schedule is transferred to the profit and loss statement.<br />
<br />
[[file: Figure 29.PNG|frame|center|Figure 29: Farm management profit and loss statement for a beef enterprise]]<br />
<br />
A livestock gross margin is the gross income from an enterprise less the variable costs incurred in achieving it. It excludes fixed or overhead costs.<br />
<br />
The total cash costs need to be allocated to five main subheadings when profit is being calculated and profit budgets are to be prepared:<br />
<br />
* Variable costs: costs which change according to the size of an activity. The essential characteristic of a variable cost is that it changes proportionately to changes in enterprise size (or to change in components of the enterprise). Variable costs are the total of selling costs and husbandry costs in Breedcow and Dynama.<br />
* Fixed (or overhead) costs – These are defined as costs which are not affected by the scale of the activities in the farm business. They must be met in the operation of the farm. Examples include: wages and employee on-costs, repairs, insurance, shire rates and land taxes, depreciation of plant and improvements, consultants fees, operators allowance for labour and management. Some fixed costs (like depreciation or operator’s allowance) are not cash costs and will be estimated for inclusion in the calculation of operating profit. It is also usual to count the smaller amounts of interest paid on a typical overdraft or short term working capital as an operating expense (fixed cost) and deduct them in the calculation of operating profit. In a profit analysis, the larger amounts of interest or leases are defined as the returns to lenders of fixed capital and not as a cost. They are deducted in the calculation of net profit as non-operating expenses.<br />
* Non-operating expenses (including the returns to lenders of fixed capital) - These are items unrelated to the farm business operational activity. They generally cover the amounts allocated to such things as interest, rent and leases. They include amounts paid by the business for the use of capital provided by various lenders of capital external to the business and are deducted from operating profit to calculate net profit. <br />
* Personal costs - Family and other personal costs not incurred in operating the business and would largely continue if the business was wound up. <br />
* Capital costs - purchases of significant capital equipment. The cost to the business of capital equipment is apportioned as depreciation in a profit analysis. Depreciation is a form of overhead or fixed cost that allows for the use / fall in value of assets that have a life of more than one production period. It is an allowance deducted from gross revenue each year so that all of the costs of producing an output in that year are set against all of the revenues produced in that year.<br />
<br />
===Profit terms===<br />
<br />
Operating Profit: is the return to total capital invested after the variable and overhead (fixed) costs involved in earning the revenue have been deducted. Operating profit represents the reward to all of the capital managed by the business.<br />
<br />
Operating profit = (total receipts – variable costs = total gross margin) – overheads <br />
<br />
When operating profit is expressed as a percentage return to total capital it indicates the efficiency of the use of all of the capital managed by the farm business.<br />
<br />
Net Profit = Operating profit less the returns to outside capital (and other non-operating expenses). As the returns to lenders of fixed capital (interest, rent and leases) are deducted from operating profit in the calculation of net profit, it therefore represents the return to the owner’s capital.<br />
<br />
Net profit minus income tax minus personal consumption (above operators allowance if it has already been deducted from operating profit) = change in equity. Net Profit is available to the owner of the business to pay taxes or to provide living expenses (consumption) or can be used to reduce debt. (See figure 27) <br />
<br />
When net profit is expressed as a percentage return to the owners capital it indicates the efficiency of the use of the owners capital invested in the farm business.<br />
<br />
Figure 30 shows a typical calculation for the percentage return on total capital, one of the main efficiency criteria for a beef business. It is calculated by dividing the operating profit by the total capital managed. The percentage return on equity is calculated by dividing the net profit by the owners’ equity and represents how well the owner’s capital preformed. <br />
<br />
[[file: Figure 30.PNG|frame|center|Figure 30 Capital invested and return on capital]]<br />
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How useful a measure is the percentage return on total capital or the percentage return on equity? When a change is being considered it is probably better to look at the return to the extra capital being invested not the total capital invested. This is unless the change being considered is to shift all of the capital out of the current beef business.<br />
<br />
The profit statement shown in Figure 30 is once again a snapshot that can be useful information but does not give us much guidance as to the best strategy to follow in the future. We will apply investment and cash flow budgets to do that task. The absolute and relative value of historical Operating and Net Profit may tell us something about the capacity of the business to fund change but tells us nothing about which change in management strategy may make the most improvement in the profit generated by the business.<br />
<br />
The analyses included in later exercises will apply a partial discounted cash flow budgeting method that looks at the difference between two strategies over time. This is done in the Investan program. <br />
<br />
===Notes===<br />
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<hr />
<div>==The concepts underpinning the Dynama+ program==<br />
The core of Dynama+ is a ten year livestock schedule that shows the annual flow of cattle through the herd. The flow of cattle and the performance described for the herd drives all of the outputs of the model. <br />
<br />
===Measures of profit and cash flow in Dynama+===<br />
The Dynama+ program calculates a range of financial measures that include both cash and non-cash components in their construction. The key measures calculated are net worth, cash flow for debt service, net income and return on total capital (in dollars and percent). The relationships between these measures and what they mean is discussed in detail in the appendix of this user manual. <br />
In summary:<br />
* Net worth is calculated as the total asset value less total debt as at a particular date. Net worth is also known as “equity” and may be expressed as a percentage. <br />
* Cash flow for debt service is calculated by deducting all cash outgoings (except loan service) from all cash inflows. Note that this differs from the definition of cash flow in the discussion of accounting measures in the appendix, which is net of debt service. In Dynama+, the cash flow for debt service is put first towards the service of term loans, with any surplus going into the working accounts and any shortfall funded from working accounts.<br />
* Cash in and cash out include all cash components of the net income calculation, plus items of a private or capital nature that are not part of the net income calculation. The latter include family living expenses and taxation, capital expenditures, receipts and other capital transactions including gifts given or received and transfers to or from other accounting entities. <br />
* Depreciation and livestock inventory change, which are part of the net income calculation, are not included in the cash flow calculation since they are not cash.<br />
* Net income is defined in Dynama+ as being equal to gross income, including the increase or decrease in livestock inventory value, less all variable and fixed costs including interest and depreciation. Net income includes some non-cash items (inventory change and depreciation) and excludes some cash items (tax, family expenses, capital transactions and loan reductions). '''Net income is thus not the same thing as net cash flow.'''<br />
* Depreciation is the annual provision made in profit budgets to spread the cost of capital items such as vehicles, machinery and fences over the period of use of these items. Such capital costs, rather than being charged against net income as they occur, are smoothed over time and charged annually as depreciation. These capital costs will show up in a cash flow budget (and in Dynama) as lump sum outlays. If funded by borrowing, there will also be a cash inflow as the loan is received, and a series of outflows as the loan is repaid. Leased capital does not show up in the depreciation calculation (or in the balance sheet) but appears as a lease payment in the calculation of net cash flow or net income.<br />
<br />
Budgets constructed in Dynamaplus need to observe the limits on stocking rate (adult equivalents), working account balances and total debt that apply in the real world of the beef enterprise being modelled.<br />
<br />
===Profit versus cash flow===<br />
<br />
A profit and loss statement is one of the three main ways used to look at overall business outlook and performance - the cash flow budget (or statement of sources and uses of cash) and the statement of assets and liabilities being the other two. <br />
<br />
Cash flow statements and budgets are regularly drawn up to monitor or predict short term cash flow but looking at short term cash flow on its own can paint a very misleading picture of the direction of a beef business. A cash-flow statement /budget show the cash expected to come into and go out of a business over a given period. It can indicate the amount of working capital that may be needed from outside sources and whether it is possible to fund the production cycles of the business within the current borrowing limits negotiated with the lender.<br />
<br />
A cash-flow budget can bear little relationship to the actual profitability of the business as it may include things like capital income and expenditure, new loans, off farm income and personal expenses. A cash-flow budget also does not reflect the non-cash items such as unpaid operator’s allowance, depreciation or increases/decreases in the value of inventories. Estimating these things in a profit budget allows a more accurate estimate of how efficiently resources are being used.<br />
<br />
Profit and loss statements or budgets are constructed to estimate the profit of a business over a given period so therefore focus on the efficiency of resource use within the business. <br />
It can be argued that profit can only really be measured once the investment is finalised and all of the inflows and outflows accounted for. As most beef businesses have an effective investment life that may span decades, the estimates of profit derived will apportion values to capital at the start and end of the time period of the analysis. In this way any improvement in the underlying value of capital or a change in the livestock and plant inventory due to a change in strategy can be included in the estimate of profit made. <br />
<br />
Figures 26 and 27 indicate the differences in the standard measures of farm performance when profit and cash flow are being considered. Figure 26 identifies the various components of how we estimate profit (efficiency). The direct links between the change in equity over the period and profit can be identified.<br />
<br />
[[file: Figure 26.png|frame|center|Figure 26 Profit diagram <ref> Source: The Farming Game: Agricultural Management and Marketing by Bill Malcolm, Jack Makeham and Vic Wright., Cambridge University Press, 2005.</ref>]]<br />
<br />
The important thing about Figure 26 is the direct link between profit and growth in wealth. <br />
<br />
Figure 27 indicates the calculation of liquidity and the net cash flow before and after debt servicing. When Figures 26 and 27 are taken together they represent the balance sheet of the business, the profit and the net cash flow.<br />
<br />
[[file: Figure 27.png|frame|center|Figure 27 Cash diagram]]<br />
<br />
Figure 28 provides a typical layout of a livestock trading schedule compiled to calculate the trading profit of loss on a beef enterprise. Note that livestock sales does not always (rarely) equals livestock trading profit.<br />
<br />
[[file: Figure 28.PNG|frame|center|Figure 28 Livestock trading schedule]]<br />
<br />
Figure 29 shows the profit analysis for the example beef enterprise. The trading profit or loss calculated in the schedule is transferred to the profit and loss statement.<br />
<br />
[[file: Figure 29.PNG|frame|center|Figure 29 Farm management profit and loss statement for a beef enterprise]]<br />
<br />
A livestock gross margin is the gross income from an enterprise less the variable costs incurred in achieving it. It excludes fixed or overhead costs.<br />
<br />
The total cash costs need to be allocated to five main subheadings when profit is being calculated and profit budgets are to be prepared:<br />
<br />
* Variable costs: costs which change according to the size of an activity. The essential characteristic of a variable cost is that it changes proportionately to changes in enterprise size (or to change in components of the enterprise). Variable costs are the total of selling costs and husbandry costs in Breedcow and Dynama.<br />
* Fixed (or overhead) costs – These are defined as costs which are not affected by the scale of the activities in the farm business. They must be met in the operation of the farm. Examples include: wages and employee on-costs, repairs, insurance, shire rates and land taxes, depreciation of plant and improvements, consultants fees, operators allowance for labour and management. Some fixed costs (like depreciation or operator’s allowance) are not cash costs and will be estimated for inclusion in the calculation of operating profit. It is also usual to count the smaller amounts of interest paid on a typical overdraft or short term working capital as an operating expense (fixed cost) and deduct them in the calculation of operating profit. In a profit analysis, the larger amounts of interest or leases are defined as the returns to lenders of fixed capital and not as a cost. They are deducted in the calculation of net profit as non-operating expenses.<br />
* Non-operating expenses (including the returns to lenders of fixed capital) - These are items unrelated to the farm business operational activity. They generally cover the amounts allocated to such things as interest, rent and leases. They include amounts paid by the business for the use of capital provided by various lenders of capital external to the business and are deducted from operating profit to calculate net profit. <br />
* Personal costs - Family and other personal costs not incurred in operating the business and would largely continue if the business was wound up. <br />
* Capital costs - purchases of significant capital equipment. The cost to the business of capital equipment is apportioned as depreciation in a profit analysis. Depreciation is a form of overhead or fixed cost that allows for the use / fall in value of assets that have a life of more than one production period. It is an allowance deducted from gross revenue each year so that all of the costs of producing an output in that year are set against all of the revenues produced in that year.<br />
<br />
===Profit terms===<br />
<br />
Operating Profit: is the return to total capital invested after the variable and overhead (fixed) costs involved in earning the revenue have been deducted. Operating profit represents the reward to all of the capital managed by the business.<br />
<br />
Operating profit = (total receipts – variable costs = total gross margin) – overheads <br />
<br />
When operating profit is expressed as a percentage return to total capital it indicates the efficiency of the use of all of the capital managed by the farm business.<br />
<br />
Net Profit = Operating profit less the returns to outside capital (and other non-operating expenses). As the returns to lenders of fixed capital (interest, rent and leases) are deducted from operating profit in the calculation of net profit, it therefore represents the return to the owner’s capital.<br />
<br />
Net profit minus income tax minus personal consumption (above operators allowance if it has already been deducted from operating profit) = change in equity. Net Profit is available to the owner of the business to pay taxes or to provide living expenses (consumption) or can be used to reduce debt. (See figure 27) <br />
<br />
When net profit is expressed as a percentage return to the owners capital it indicates the efficiency of the use of the owners capital invested in the farm business.<br />
<br />
Figure 30 shows a typical calculation for the percentage return on total capital, one of the main efficiency criteria for a beef business. It is calculated by dividing the operating profit by the total capital managed. The percentage return on equity is calculated by dividing the net profit by the owners’ equity and represents how well the owner’s capital preformed. <br />
<br />
[[file: Figure 30.PNG|frame|center|Figure 30 Capital invested and return on capital]]<br />
<br />
How useful a measure is the percentage return on total capital or the percentage return on equity? When a change is being considered it is probably better to look at the return to the extra capital being invested not the total capital invested. This is unless the change being considered is to shift all of the capital out of the current beef business.<br />
<br />
The profit statement shown in Figure 30 is once again a snapshot that can be useful information but does not give us much guidance as to the best strategy to follow in the future. We will apply investment and cash flow budgets to do that task. The absolute and relative value of historical Operating and Net Profit may tell us something about the capacity of the business to fund change but tells us nothing about which change in management strategy may make the most improvement in the profit generated by the business.<br />
<br />
The analyses included in later exercises will apply a partial discounted cash flow budgeting method that looks at the difference between two strategies over time. This is done in the Investan program. <br />
<br />
===Notes===<br />
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<hr />
<div>==The concepts underpinning the Dynama+ program==<br />
The core of Dynama+ is a ten year livestock schedule that shows the annual flow of cattle through the herd. The flow of cattle and the performance described for the herd drives all of the outputs of the model. <br />
<br />
===Measures of profit and cash flow in Dynama+===<br />
The Dynama+ program calculates a range of financial measures that include both cash and non-cash components in their construction. The key measures calculated are net worth, cash flow for debt service, net income and return on total capital (in dollars and percent). The relationships between these measures and what they mean is discussed in detail in the appendix of this user manual. <br />
In summary:<br />
* Net worth is calculated as the total asset value less total debt as at a particular date. Net worth is also known as “equity” and may be expressed as a percentage. <br />
* Cash flow for debt service is calculated by deducting all cash outgoings (except loan service) from all cash inflows. Note that this differs from the definition of cash flow in the discussion of accounting measures in the appendix, which is net of debt service. In Dynama+, the cash flow for debt service is put first towards the service of term loans, with any surplus going into the working accounts and any shortfall funded from working accounts.<br />
* Cash in and cash out include all cash components of the net income calculation, plus items of a private or capital nature that are not part of the net income calculation. The latter include family living expenses and taxation, capital expenditures, receipts and other capital transactions including gifts given or received and transfers to or from other accounting entities. <br />
* Depreciation and livestock inventory change, which are part of the net income calculation, are not included in the cash flow calculation since they are not cash.<br />
* Net income is defined in Dynama+ as being equal to gross income, including the increase or decrease in livestock inventory value, less all variable and fixed costs including interest and depreciation. Net income includes some non-cash items (inventory change and depreciation) and excludes some cash items (tax, family expenses, capital transactions and loan reductions). '''Net income is thus not the same thing as net cash flow.'''<br />
* Depreciation is the annual provision made in profit budgets to spread the cost of capital items such as vehicles, machinery and fences over the period of use of these items. Such capital costs, rather than being charged against net income as they occur, are smoothed over time and charged annually as depreciation. These capital costs will show up in a cash flow budget (and in Dynama) as lump sum outlays. If funded by borrowing, there will also be a cash inflow as the loan is received, and a series of outflows as the loan is repaid. Leased capital does not show up in the depreciation calculation (or in the balance sheet) but appears as a lease payment in the calculation of net cash flow or net income.<br />
<br />
Budgets constructed in Dynamaplus need to observe the limits on stocking rate (adult equivalents), working account balances and total debt that apply in the real world of the beef enterprise being modelled.<br />
<br />
===Profit versus cash flow===<br />
<br />
A profit and loss statement is one of the three main ways used to look at overall business outlook and performance - the cash flow budget (or statement of sources and uses of cash) and the statement of assets and liabilities being the other two. <br />
<br />
Cash flow statements and budgets are regularly drawn up to monitor or predict short term cash flow but looking at short term cash flow on its own can paint a very misleading picture of the direction of a beef business. A cash-flow statement /budget show the cash expected to come into and go out of a business over a given period. It can indicate the amount of working capital that may be needed from outside sources and whether it is possible to fund the production cycles of the business within the current borrowing limits negotiated with the lender.<br />
<br />
A cash-flow budget can bear little relationship to the actual profitability of the business as it may include things like capital income and expenditure, new loans, off farm income and personal expenses. A cash-flow budget also does not reflect the non-cash items such as unpaid operator’s allowance, depreciation or increases/decreases in the value of inventories. Estimating these things in a profit budget allows a more accurate estimate of how efficiently resources are being used.<br />
<br />
Profit and loss statements or budgets are constructed to estimate the profit of a business over a given period so therefore focus on the efficiency of resource use within the business. <br />
It can be argued that profit can only really be measured once the investment is finalised and all of the inflows and outflows accounted for. As most beef businesses have an effective investment life that may span decades, the estimates of profit derived will apportion values to capital at the start and end of the time period of the analysis. In this way any improvement in the underlying value of capital or a change in the livestock and plant inventory due to a change in strategy can be included in the estimate of profit made. <br />
<br />
Figures 26 and 27 indicate the differences in the standard measures of farm performance when profit and cash flow are being considered. Figure 26 identifies the various components of how we estimate profit (efficiency). The direct links between the change in equity over the period and profit can be identified.<br />
<br />
[[file: Figure 26.png|frame|center|Figure 26 Profit diagram <ref> Source: The Farming Game: Agricultural Management and Marketing by Bill Malcolm, Jack Makeham and Vic Wright., Cambridge University Press, 2005.</ref>]]<br />
<br />
The important thing about Figure 26 is the direct link between profit and growth in wealth. <br />
<br />
Figure 27 indicates the calculation of liquidity and the net cash flow before and after debt servicing. When Figures 26 and 27 are taken together they represent the balance sheet of the business, the profit and the net cash flow.<br />
<br />
[[file: Figure 27.PNG|frame|center|Figure 27 Cash diagram]]<br />
<br />
Figure 28 provides a typical layout of a livestock trading schedule compiled to calculate the trading profit of loss on a beef enterprise. Note that livestock sales does not always (rarely) equals livestock trading profit.<br />
<br />
[[file: Figure 28.PNG|frame|center|Figure 28 Livestock trading schedule]]<br />
<br />
Figure 29 shows the profit analysis for the example beef enterprise. The trading profit or loss calculated in the schedule is transferred to the profit and loss statement.<br />
<br />
[[file: Figure 29.PNG|frame|center|Figure 29 Farm management profit and loss statement for a beef enterprise]]<br />
<br />
A livestock gross margin is the gross income from an enterprise less the variable costs incurred in achieving it. It excludes fixed or overhead costs.<br />
<br />
The total cash costs need to be allocated to five main subheadings when profit is being calculated and profit budgets are to be prepared:<br />
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* Variable costs: costs which change according to the size of an activity. The essential characteristic of a variable cost is that it changes proportionately to changes in enterprise size (or to change in components of the enterprise). Variable costs are the total of selling costs and husbandry costs in Breedcow and Dynama.<br />
* Fixed (or overhead) costs – These are defined as costs which are not affected by the scale of the activities in the farm business. They must be met in the operation of the farm. Examples include: wages and employee on-costs, repairs, insurance, shire rates and land taxes, depreciation of plant and improvements, consultants fees, operators allowance for labour and management. Some fixed costs (like depreciation or operator’s allowance) are not cash costs and will be estimated for inclusion in the calculation of operating profit. It is also usual to count the smaller amounts of interest paid on a typical overdraft or short term working capital as an operating expense (fixed cost) and deduct them in the calculation of operating profit. In a profit analysis, the larger amounts of interest or leases are defined as the returns to lenders of fixed capital and not as a cost. They are deducted in the calculation of net profit as non-operating expenses.<br />
* Non-operating expenses (including the returns to lenders of fixed capital) - These are items unrelated to the farm business operational activity. They generally cover the amounts allocated to such things as interest, rent and leases. They include amounts paid by the business for the use of capital provided by various lenders of capital external to the business and are deducted from operating profit to calculate net profit. <br />
* Personal costs - Family and other personal costs not incurred in operating the business and would largely continue if the business was wound up. <br />
* Capital costs - purchases of significant capital equipment. The cost to the business of capital equipment is apportioned as depreciation in a profit analysis. Depreciation is a form of overhead or fixed cost that allows for the use / fall in value of assets that have a life of more than one production period. It is an allowance deducted from gross revenue each year so that all of the costs of producing an output in that year are set against all of the revenues produced in that year.<br />
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===Profit terms===<br />
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Operating Profit: is the return to total capital invested after the variable and overhead (fixed) costs involved in earning the revenue have been deducted. Operating profit represents the reward to all of the capital managed by the business.<br />
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Operating profit = (total receipts – variable costs = total gross margin) – overheads <br />
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When operating profit is expressed as a percentage return to total capital it indicates the efficiency of the use of all of the capital managed by the farm business.<br />
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Net Profit = Operating profit less the returns to outside capital (and other non-operating expenses). As the returns to lenders of fixed capital (interest, rent and leases) are deducted from operating profit in the calculation of net profit, it therefore represents the return to the owner’s capital.<br />
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Net profit minus income tax minus personal consumption (above operators allowance if it has already been deducted from operating profit) = change in equity. Net Profit is available to the owner of the business to pay taxes or to provide living expenses (consumption) or can be used to reduce debt. (See figure 27) <br />
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When net profit is expressed as a percentage return to the owners capital it indicates the efficiency of the use of the owners capital invested in the farm business.<br />
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Figure 30 shows a typical calculation for the percentage return on total capital, one of the main efficiency criteria for a beef business. It is calculated by dividing the operating profit by the total capital managed. The percentage return on equity is calculated by dividing the net profit by the owners’ equity and represents how well the owner’s capital preformed. <br />
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[[file: Figure 30.PNG|frame|center|Figure 30 Capital invested and return on capital]]<br />
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How useful a measure is the percentage return on total capital or the percentage return on equity? When a change is being considered it is probably better to look at the return to the extra capital being invested not the total capital invested. This is unless the change being considered is to shift all of the capital out of the current beef business.<br />
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The profit statement shown in Figure 30 is once again a snapshot that can be useful information but does not give us much guidance as to the best strategy to follow in the future. We will apply investment and cash flow budgets to do that task. The absolute and relative value of historical Operating and Net Profit may tell us something about the capacity of the business to fund change but tells us nothing about which change in management strategy may make the most improvement in the profit generated by the business.<br />
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The analyses included in later exercises will apply a partial discounted cash flow budgeting method that looks at the difference between two strategies over time. This is done in the Investan program. <br />
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===Notes===<br />
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<div>==Summary==<br />
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The Breedcow+ program is used to develop strategies, snapshots or alternative futures for beef breeding enterprises operated under extensive conditions. It allows the comparison of different management or turnoff systems of a beef herd with lots of scope for “what if” scenarios.<br />
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The aim of the Breedcow+ program is to develop a representation of the current herd structure and [[Gross margin|gross margin]] with a view to evaluating suggestions for improvement. Evaluating change requires comparing the herd as it is against the herd as it might be if alternative turnoff strategies, nutrition, husbandry or genetics were implemented.<br />
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The program calculates a [[steady state herd|steady state herd]] structure based on brandings, deaths and sales and calculates herd profit ([[Gross margin|gross margin]]) for each choice under consideration. It takes an average view of likely profitability over time based on a manager’s expectation of prices and animal performance under the scenario chosen.<br />
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Breedcow+ is used to compare potential, future alternative steady states for the operation of a beef cattle herd. Analyses to consider the implementation of a change over time can be undertaken in [[Dynama+]].<br />
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===Using the Breedcow+ program===<br />
The program is located with the [[https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama Software]], within the ''Tools'' tab, which can be accessed after registering or logging in to use the free software.<br />
*A new scenario can be created by naming the scenario in the yellow name bar and clicking the ''Save'' button. This scenario or previously created scenarios can be edited by clicking the ''Open'' button.<br />
*To open an example scenario click the ''Copy'' button beside the example scenario and it will be copied into your scenario list where it can be opened as your own scenario. <br />
*A scenario can be shared with another user by clicking the ''Share'' button then entering in the email address for the user you wish to share it with. Note that this must be the email they have used to register their account with at https://breedcowdynama.com.au the shared scenario will appear in their scenarios list for the relevant program.<br />
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[[file:Breedcow+ Scenario List.PNG|frame|center|Figure 1 - Breedcow+ scenario list]]<br />
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===Entering data in Breedcow+===<br />
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Breedcow+ is a good place to start the herd modelling process even when the main target is to build a cash flow budget in [[Dynama+]]. The current herd model and future herd targets can be relatively quickly modelled and then transferred to Dynama+ for modification with the current herd numbers and structure. <br />
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The Breedcow+ program is comprised of the [[Growth Path]], [[Breedcow+ AE Calc|AE Calc]], [[Breedcow+ Prices|Prices]], [[Breedcow+ Huscosts|Huscosts]] and [[Breedcow+ Breedcow|Breedcow]] worksheets. Each worksheet is accessed by clicking on the tab at the top of the webpage. <br />
Entering data in the worksheets is best undertaken by following a logical sequence of steps. <br />
The following order is suggested:<br />
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Step 1. [[Growth Path]] <br />
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Step 2. [[Breedcow+ AECalc|AECalc]] <br />
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Step 3. [[Breedcow+ Prices|Prices]] <br />
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Step 4. [[Breedcow+ Huscosts|Huscosts]] <br />
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Step 5. [[Breedcow+ Breedcow|Breedcow]] <br />
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To assist new users through the initial steps of compiling a herd model, an example Breedcow+ scenario has been provided with the program. It is based on a central Queensland breeding and fattening beef cattle property that currently runs about 580 breeders and sells steers between three to four years old. This scenario is called Breedcowplus user manual base herd. <br />
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'''For more detailed explanation on the principles behind the the Breedcow+ program and its assumptions go to [[Breedcow+ Assumptions|Breedcow+ assumptions]].'''<br />
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<div>Dry Cattle Trading was developed to expand on the concepts in [[Bullocks]]. Both programs are designed to evaluate trading, or selling a cohort of dry cattle and will give you the same answer. <br />
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Accessing Dry Cattle Trading is done by first creating and opening a Bullocks scenario and then clicking on "Dry Cattle Trading"<br />
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<div>'''Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki'''<br />
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This "wiki" is your step by step guide, helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package.<br />
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==What is Breedcow and Dynama==<br />
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The [https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
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Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:<br />
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#Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems. ([[Breedcow+]] program)<br />
#Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth. ([[Dynama+]] program)<br />
#Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity. ([[Bullocks]], [[Dry Cattle Trading|Dry Cattle Trading]] and [[Cowtrade]] programs)<br />
#Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt. ([[Investan]] program)<br />
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In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
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There is an additional program [[Splitsal]] which can be used to estimate the weights and proportions of leads and tails in a mob of cattle.<br />
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The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting. For a more in-depth overview of the programs see the [[software overview]].<br />
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==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
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The Breedcow & Dynama wiki is growing all the time, constantly being updated with great tips on how to use the program and great information on all sorts of science of cattle and pasture. Don't be daunted by finding things, simply navigate your way from the main page. For example, if you want to find something out about the Breedcow+ program, simply click any Breedcow+ link - it will start you on your journey. Alternatively, search for any key term in the search box at the top right of the page. It works just like google!<br />
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==Contact Us==<br />
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<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
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Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
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==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
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Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
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[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
===Entering the data===<br />
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Step 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
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Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
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For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
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The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
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The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
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[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|centre|frame|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]<br />
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Step 2: Average daily livewieght gains by month. <br />
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Using the arrows, or entering directly into the cell, add in your average liveweight gains you expect in the varies months. For instance, in the following image (Figure 3), we expect the cattle to put on 1kg per day during January, February and March. So we add 1 to each of those months. For each month, add in your expected, or average, liveweight gains.<br />
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[[File:LWG.JPG|centre|frame|Figure 3 - Average Daily Liveweight Gain by month]]<br />
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===Reading the results===<br />
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Depending on your screen size, or how you are accessing the wiki, A table will appear to the right of, or below, the liveweight gain by month input table. This will help with two things. <br />
1. It will allow you to see whether your liveweight gain entries are correct<br />
2. It will suggest data that can be added to AECalc. <br />
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An example in the following image (Figrue 4) demonstrates how to interpret the results.<br />
For instance, the green line, is the "weaning weight line" and provides a weaning weight of 199kg for steers and 191 kg for heifers, with an average of 195kg. This weight can then be used in AECalc, if selling weaners. If this weight doesn't align with your historical experiences on your property, you will need to change the calf average daily gain until it does. As a note, it is possible to change the birth weight at the top of the table. A default value has been provided based on our experiences, but this can be changed, depending on your region and breed. <br />
Another data point to check is the saleweights. For example, if you are turning off 365kg 2 (24 months) year old steers, reading the 24 month old row (in this case highlighted in orange) shows our steers are at 365kg. This means we have confidence our growth path is correct. If for example, that was reading 400kg, not 365, we know our growth path daily gains are too high and must be re-adjusted (see Step 2 above).<br />
Importantly, the growth path provides a "5 month old" weight, this weight is important in the AECalc spreadsheets. In this case it is 168.5kg<br />
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[[File:Growthpathsection3.JPG|centre|frame|Figure 4 - Expected steer and heifer growth path]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=737Growth Path2020-08-19T00:14:17Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
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==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
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[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
===Entering the data===<br />
<br />
Step 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
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[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|centre|frame|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]<br />
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Step 2: Average daily livewieght gains by month. <br />
<br />
Using the arrows, or entering directly into the cell, add in your average liveweight gains you expect in the varies months. For instance, in the following image (Figure 3), we expect the cattle to put on 1kg per day during January, February and March. So we add 1 to each of those months. For each month, add in your expected, or average, liveweight gains.<br />
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[[File:LWG.JPG|centre|frame|Figure 3 - Average Daily Liveweight Gain by month]]<br />
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===Reading the results===<br />
<br />
Depending on your screen size, or how you are accessing the wiki, A table will appear to the right of, or below, the liveweight gain by month input table. This will help with two things. <br />
1. It will allow you to see whether your liveweight gain entries are correct<br />
2. It will suggest data that can be added to AECalc. <br />
<br />
An example in the following image (Figrue 4) demonstrates how to interpret the results.<br />
For instance, the green line, is the "weaning weight line" and provides a weaning weight of 199kg for steers and 191 kg for heifers, with an average of 195kg. This weight can then be used in AECalc. If this weight doesn't align with your historical experiences on your property, you will need to change the calf average daily gain until it does. As a note, it is possible to change the birth weight at the top of the table. A default value has been provided based on our experiences, but this can be changed, depending on your region and breed. <br />
Another data point to check is the saleweights. For example, if you are turning off 365kg 2 (24 months) year old steers, reading the 24 month old row (in this case highlighted in orange) shows our steers are at 365kg. This means we have confidence our growth path is correct. If for example, that was reading 400kg, not 365, we know our growth path daily gains are too high and must be re-adjusted (see Step 2 above).<br />
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[[File:Growthpathsection3.JPG|centre|frame|Figure 4 - Expected steer and heifer growth path]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=736Growth Path2020-08-19T00:06:13Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
===Entering the data===<br />
<br />
Step 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|centre|frame|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]<br />
<br />
Step 2: Average daily livewieght gains by month. <br />
<br />
Using the arrows, or entering directly into the cell, add in your average liveweight gains you expect in the varies months. For instance, in the following image (Figure 3), we expect the cattle to put on 1kg per day during January, February and March. So we add 1 to each of those months. For each month, add in your expected, or average, liveweight gains.<br />
<br />
[[File:LWG.JPG|centre|frame|Figure 3 - Average Daily Liveweight Gain by month]]<br />
<br />
===Reading the results===<br />
<br />
Depending on your screen size, or how you are accessing the wiki, A table will appear to the right of, or below, the liveweight gain by month input table. This will help with two things. <br />
1. It will allow you to see whether your liveweight gain entries are correct<br />
2. It will suggest data that can be added to AECalc. <br />
<br />
See for example, the following image (Figrue 4). <br />
<br />
[[File:Growthpathsection3.JPG|centre|frame|Figure 4 - Expected steer and heifer growth path]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=File:Growthpathsection3.JPG&diff=735File:Growthpathsection3.JPG2020-08-19T00:05:21Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
===Entering the data===<br />
<br />
Step 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|centre|frame|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]<br />
<br />
Step 2: Average daily livewieght gains by month. <br />
<br />
Using the arrows, or entering directly into the cell, add in your average liveweight gains you expect in the varies months. For instance, in the following image (Figure 3), we expect the cattle to put on 1kg per day during January, February and March. So we add 1 to each of those months. For each month, add in your expected, or average, liveweight gains.<br />
<br />
[[File:LWG.JPG|centre|frame|Figure 3 - Average Daily Liveweight Gain by month]]<br />
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===Reading the results===</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=733Growth Path2020-08-18T23:59:45Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
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[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
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Step 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
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Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
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For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
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The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
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The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
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[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|centre|frame|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]<br />
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Step 2: Average daily livewieght gains by month. <br />
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Using the arrows, or entering directly into the cell, add in your average liveweight gains you expect in the varies months. For instance, in the following image (Figure 3), we expect the cattle to put on 1kg per day during January, February and March. So we add 1 to each of those months. For each month, add in your expected, or average, liveweight gains.<br />
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[[File:LWG.JPG|centre|frame|Figure 3 - Average Daily Liveweight Gain by month]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=732Growth Path2020-08-18T23:59:22Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
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Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
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Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Step 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|centre|frame|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]<br />
<br />
Step 2: Average daily livewieght gains by month. <br />
<br />
Using the arrows, or entering directly into the cell, add in your average liveweight gains you expect in the varies months. For instance, in the following image (Figure 3), we expect the cattle to put on 1kg per day during January, February and March. So we add 1 to each of those months. For each month, add in your expected, or average, liveweight gains.<br />
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[File:LWG.JPG|centre|frame|Figure 3 - Average Daily Liveweight Gain by month]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=File:LWG.JPG&diff=731File:LWG.JPG2020-08-18T23:58:24Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Step 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|centre|frame|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=729Growth Path2020-08-18T23:52:17Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Section 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|centre|frame|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=728Growth Path2020-08-18T23:52:01Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frame|centre|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Section 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|centre|frame|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=727Growth Path2020-08-18T23:51:07Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Section 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|frameless|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Breedcow%2B&diff=699Breedcow+2020-08-18T04:58:57Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>==Summary==<br />
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The Breedcow+ program is used to develop strategies, snapshots or alternative futures for beef breeding enterprises operated under extensive conditions. It allows the comparison of different management or turnoff systems of a beef herd with lots of scope for “what if” scenarios.<br />
<br />
The aim of the Breedcow+ program is to develop a representation of the current herd structure and [[Gross margin|gross margin]] with a view to evaluating suggestions for improvement. Evaluating change requires comparing the herd as it is against the herd as it might be if alternative turnoff strategies, nutrition, husbandry or genetics were implemented.<br />
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The program calculates a [[steady state herd|steady state herd]] structure based on brandings, deaths and sales and calculates herd profit ([[Gross margin|gross margin]]) for each choice under consideration. It takes an average view of likely profitability over time based on a manager’s expectation of prices and animal performance under the scenario chosen.<br />
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Breedcow+ is used to compare potential, future alternative steady states for the operation of a beef cattle herd. Analyses to consider the implementation of a change over time can be undertaken in [[Dynama+]].<br />
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===Using the Breedcow+ program===<br />
The program is located with the [[https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama Software]], within the ''Tools'' tab, which can be accessed after registering or logging in to use the free software.<br />
*A new scenario can be created by naming the scenario in the yellow name bar and clicking the ''Save'' button. This scenario or previously created scenarios can be edited by clicking the ''Open'' button.<br />
*To open an example scenario click the ''Copy'' button beside the example scenario and it will be copied into your scenario list where it can be opened as your own scenario. <br />
*A scenario can be shared with another user by clicking the ''Share'' button then entering in the email address for the user you wish to share it with. Note that this must be the email they have used to register their account with at https://breedcowdynama.com.au the shared scenario will appear in their scenarios list for the relevant program.<br />
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[[file:Breedcow+ Scenario List.PNG|frame|center|Figure 1 - Breedcow+ scenario list]]<br />
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===Entering data in Breedcow+===<br />
<br />
Breedcow+ is a good place to start the herd modelling process even when the main target is to build a cash flow budget in [[Dynama+]]. The current herd model and future herd targets can be relatively quickly modelled and then transferred to Dynama+ for modification with the current herd numbers and structure. <br />
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The Breedcow+ program is comprised of the [[Growth Path]], [[Breedcow+ AE Calc|AE Calc]], [[Breedcow+ Prices|Prices]], [[Breedcow+ Huscosts|Huscosts]] and [[Breedcow+ Breedcow|Breedcow]] worksheets. Each worksheet is accessed by clicking on the tab at the top of the webpage. <br />
Entering data in the worksheets is best undertaken by following a logical sequence of steps. <br />
The following order is suggested:<br />
<br />
Step 1. [[Growth Path]] <br />
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Step 2. [[Breedcow+ AE Calc|AECalc]] <br />
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Step 3. [[Breedcow+ Prices|Prices]] <br />
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Step 4. [[Breedcow+ Huscosts|Huscosts]] <br />
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Step 5. [[Breedcow+ Breedcow|Breedcow]] <br />
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To assist new users through the initial steps of compiling a herd model, an example Breedcow+ scenario has been provided with the program. It is based on a central Queensland breeding and fattening beef cattle property that currently runs about 580 breeders and sells steers between three to four years old. This scenario is called Breedcowplus user manual base herd. <br />
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'''For more detailed explanation on the principles behind the the Breedcow+ program and its assumptions go to [[Breedcow+ Assumptions|Breedcow+ assumptions]].'''<br />
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<div>==Summary==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow+ program is used to develop strategies, snapshots or alternative futures for beef breeding enterprises operated under extensive conditions. It allows the comparison of different management or turnoff systems of a beef herd with lots of scope for “what if” scenarios.<br />
<br />
The aim of the Breedcow+ program is to develop a representation of the current herd structure and [[Gross margin|gross margin]] with a view to evaluating suggestions for improvement. Evaluating change requires comparing the herd as it is against the herd as it might be if alternative turnoff strategies, nutrition, husbandry or genetics were implemented.<br />
<br />
The program calculates a [[steady state herd|steady state herd]] structure based on brandings, deaths and sales and calculates herd profit ([[Gross margin|gross margin]]) for each choice under consideration. It takes an average view of likely profitability over time based on a manager’s expectation of prices and animal performance under the scenario chosen.<br />
<br />
Breedcow+ is used to compare potential, future alternative steady states for the operation of a beef cattle herd. Analyses to consider the implementation of a change over time can be undertaken in [[Dynama+]].<br />
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<br />
===Using the Breedcow+ program===<br />
The program is located with the [[https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama Software]], within the ''Tools'' tab, which can be accessed after registering or logging in to use the free software.<br />
*A new scenario can be created by naming the scenario in the yellow name bar and clicking the ''Save'' button. This scenario or previously created scenarios can be edited by clicking the ''Open'' button.<br />
*To open an example scenario click the ''Copy'' button beside the example scenario and it will be copied into your scenario list where it can be opened as your own scenario. <br />
*A scenario can be shared with another user by clicking the ''Share'' button then entering in the email address for the user you wish to share it with. Note that this must be the email they have used to register their account with at https://breedcowdynama.com.au the shared scenario will appear in their scenarios list for the relevant program.<br />
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[[file:Breedcow+ Scenario List.PNG|frame|center|Figure 1 - Breedcow+ scenario list]]<br />
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===Entering data in Breedcow+===<br />
<br />
Breedcow+ is a good place to start the herd modelling process even when the main target is to build a cash flow budget in [[Dynama+]]. The current herd model and future herd targets can be relatively quickly modelled and then transferred to Dynama+ for modification with the current herd numbers and structure. <br />
<br />
The Breedcow+ program is comprised of the [[Breedcow+ Growth Path|Growth Path]], [[Breedcow+ AE Calc|AE Calc]], [[Breedcow+ Prices|Prices]], [[Breedcow+ Huscosts|Huscosts]] and [[Breedcow+ Breedcow|Breedcow]] worksheets. Each worksheet is accessed by clicking on the tab at the top of the webpage. <br />
Entering data in the worksheets is best undertaken by following a logical sequence of steps. <br />
The following order is suggested:<br />
<br />
Step 1. [[Growth Path]] <br />
<br />
Step 2. [[Breedcow+ AE Calc|AECalc]] <br />
<br />
Step 3. [[Breedcow+ Prices|Prices]] <br />
<br />
Step 4. [[Breedcow+ Huscosts|Huscosts]] <br />
<br />
Step 5. [[Breedcow+ Breedcow|Breedcow]] <br />
<br />
To assist new users through the initial steps of compiling a herd model, an example Breedcow+ scenario has been provided with the program. It is based on a central Queensland breeding and fattening beef cattle property that currently runs about 580 breeders and sells steers between three to four years old. This scenario is called Breedcowplus user manual base herd. <br />
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'''For more detailed explanation on the principles behind the the Breedcow+ program and its assumptions go to [[Breedcow+ Assumptions|Breedcow+ assumptions]].'''<br />
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<div>'''Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki'''<br />
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This "wiki" is your step by step guide, helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package.<br />
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==What is Breedcow and Dynama==<br />
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The [https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
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Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:<br />
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#Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems. ([[Breedcow+]] program)<br />
#Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth. ([[Dynama+]] program)<br />
#Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity. ([[Bullocks]], [[DryCattleTrading|Dry Cattle Trading]] and [[Cowtrade]] programs)<br />
#Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt. ([[Investan]] program)<br />
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In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
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There is an additional program [[Splitsal]] which can be used to estimate the weights and proportions of leads and tails in a mob of cattle.<br />
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The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting. For a more in-depth overview of the programs see the [[software overview]].<br />
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==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
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The Breedcow & Dynama wiki is growing all the time, constantly being updated with great tips on how to use the program and great information on all sorts of science of cattle and pasture. Don't be daunted by finding things, simply navigate your way from the main page. For example, if you want to find something out about the Breedcow+ program, simply click any Breedcow+ link - it will start you on your journey. Alternatively, search for any key term in the search box at the top right of the page. It works just like google!<br />
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==Contact Us==<br />
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Don't hesitate to [https://breedcowdynama.com.au/contact-us Contact Us] if you need extra assistance, have a request or feedback or simply can't find what you are looking for - it may not yet exist on the wiki.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Splitsal_assumptions&diff=664Splitsal assumptions2020-08-18T04:14:11Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>The [[Splitsal]] program is a calculator for livestock turnoff at two ages. Quite often in extensive beef herds one age group of steers will be sold at different ages, once the desired proportion of the whole group has reached the target turnoff weight this lead group would be sold in a first draft. The remainder or tail group would then be held for another wet season and sold as the tail group around a year later. Splitsal is able to estimate average turnoff weights at each age for a mob under the same or different growth patterns. <br />
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The Splitsal program is based on the assumption that the distribution of weights in the turnoff group is a normal distribution. A normal distribution is defined by the mean (average) and standard deviation (SD) of a group. <br />
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===Average (mean)===<br />
The average is a measure of central tendency for a population or sample. It is the sum of all the numbers divided by the number of values being summed or the size of the population or sample. <br />
For example: The average weight of a mob of cattle would be determined by adding together the weights of all the individual animals, then dividing this number by the total number of animals in the mob.<br />
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===Standard deviation===<br />
Standard deviation (SD) is a measure of how much variation there is in a set of numbers. The SD helps to understand how a set of measurements are distributed around the mean of the population or sample.<br />
The standard deviation of paddock weights in cattle has been calculated from trial data to be approximately 12.5% (insert reference). For more general information on standard deviation and how to calculate it go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_deviation standard deviation ]. <br />
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===Normal distribution===<br />
Splitsal generates a normal distribution of weights, based on the mean and standard deviation of a group. From this distribution the percent of the mob above and below a cutoff weight and the average weights of these two groups are estimated, see in Figure 1 below. <br />
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[[file:Normaldistribution1.jpg|frame|centre|Figure 1 - Mob breakdown under normal distribution]]<br />
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In a normal distribution, 95 percent of the observations (weights) lie within 1.96 standard deviations of the mean. The Splitsal program displays this range and users can look at these ranges to judge if the standard deviation should be increased or decreased to make the range fit their situation.<br />
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Please note that in a normal distribution, the distribution each side of the mean is the same. The curve of distributions is bell-shaped with each side a mirror image of the other. If a group of turnoff cattle does NOT fit this distribution, then SPLITSAL will NOT give reasonable estimates of turnoff proportions and weights. For a graphical representation of the normal distribution described in Figure 1, see Figure 2 below.<br />
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[[file:Normaldistribution2.JPG|center|frame|Figure 2 - Normal distribution graph]]<br />
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Once the lead or the tail off the mob has been removed, the distribution, if originally “normal” can no longer be “normal”. Thus the Splitsal program applies only to a mob which has not previously had a cut taken out of it (other than perhaps a random cut).<br />
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The Splitsal program might also be used to estimate proportions of heifers reaching puberty at a particular age under different growth rate regimes, where the cut-off weight is used to represent expected weight at puberty.<br />
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===Annual live weight gain===<br />
This refers to the expected weight an animal will gain in one year of growth. <br />
<br />
When using annual live weight gain in a short term trading scenario, it is important to think of when the most growth is expected i.e. this may be during the wet season when most of the pasture is grown in northern Australian grazing systems. For example a 6 month trade of a mob of steers held on the property from December to May (wet season) could be expected to grow more than a 6 month trade held from June to November (dry season). Therefore annual weight gain from pasture is not distributed linearly across the months of the year. For more information on understanding animal growth paths go to the [[Growth Path]] page.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Splitsal_assumptions&diff=663Splitsal assumptions2020-08-18T04:13:51Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>The [[Splitsal]] program is a calculator for livestock turnoff at two ages. Quite often in extensive beef herds one age group of steers will be sold at different ages, once the desired proportion of the whole group has reached the target turnoff weight this lead group would be sold in a first draft. The remainder or tail group would then be held for another wet season and sold as the tail group around a year later. Splitsal is able to estimate average turnoff weights at each age for a mob under the same or different growth patterns. <br />
<br />
The Splitsal program is based on the assumption that the distribution of weights in the turnoff group is a normal distribution. A normal distribution is defined by the mean (average) and standard deviation (SD) of a group. <br />
<br />
===Average (mean)===<br />
The average is a measure of central tendency for a population or sample. It is the sum of all the numbers divided by the number of values being summed or the size of the population or sample. <br />
For example: The average weight of a mob of cattle would be determined by adding together the weights of all the individual animals, then dividing this number by the total number of animals in the mob.<br />
<br />
===Standard deviation===<br />
Standard deviation (SD) is a measure of how much variation there is in a set of numbers. The SD helps to understand how a set of measurements are distributed around the mean of the population or sample.<br />
The standard deviation of paddock weights in cattle has been calculated from trial data to be approximately 12.5% (insert reference). For more general information on standard deviation and how to calculate it go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_deviation standard deviation ]. <br />
<br />
===Normal distribution===<br />
Splitsal generates a normal distribution of weights, based on the mean and standard deviation of a group. From this distribution the percent of the mob above and below a cutoff weight and the average weights of these two groups are estimated, see in Figure 1 below. <br />
<br />
[[file:Normaldistribution1.jpg|frame|left|Figure 1 - Mob breakdown under normal distribution]]<br />
<br />
In a normal distribution, 95 percent of the observations (weights) lie within 1.96 standard deviations of the mean. The Splitsal program displays this range and users can look at these ranges to judge if the standard deviation should be increased or decreased to make the range fit their situation.<br />
<br />
Please note that in a normal distribution, the distribution each side of the mean is the same. The curve of distributions is bell-shaped with each side a mirror image of the other. If a group of turnoff cattle does NOT fit this distribution, then SPLITSAL will NOT give reasonable estimates of turnoff proportions and weights. For a graphical representation of the normal distribution described in Figure 1, see Figure 2 below.<br />
<br />
[[file:Normaldistribution2.JPG|center|frame|Figure 2 - Normal distribution graph]]<br />
<br />
Once the lead or the tail off the mob has been removed, the distribution, if originally “normal” can no longer be “normal”. Thus the Splitsal program applies only to a mob which has not previously had a cut taken out of it (other than perhaps a random cut).<br />
<br />
The Splitsal program might also be used to estimate proportions of heifers reaching puberty at a particular age under different growth rate regimes, where the cut-off weight is used to represent expected weight at puberty.<br />
<br />
===Annual live weight gain===<br />
This refers to the expected weight an animal will gain in one year of growth. <br />
<br />
When using annual live weight gain in a short term trading scenario, it is important to think of when the most growth is expected i.e. this may be during the wet season when most of the pasture is grown in northern Australian grazing systems. For example a 6 month trade of a mob of steers held on the property from December to May (wet season) could be expected to grow more than a 6 month trade held from June to November (dry season). Therefore annual weight gain from pasture is not distributed linearly across the months of the year. For more information on understanding animal growth paths go to the [[Growth Path]] page.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Splitsal_assumptions&diff=661Splitsal assumptions2020-08-18T04:13:31Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>The [[Splitsal]] program is a calculator for livestock turnoff at two ages. Quite often in extensive beef herds one age group of steers will be sold at different ages, once the desired proportion of the whole group has reached the target turnoff weight this lead group would be sold in a first draft. The remainder or tail group would then be held for another wet season and sold as the tail group around a year later. Splitsal is able to estimate average turnoff weights at each age for a mob under the same or different growth patterns. <br />
<br />
The Splitsal program is based on the assumption that the distribution of weights in the turnoff group is a normal distribution. A normal distribution is defined by the mean (average) and standard deviation (SD) of a group. <br />
<br />
===Average (mean)===<br />
The average is a measure of central tendency for a population or sample. It is the sum of all the numbers divided by the number of values being summed or the size of the population or sample. <br />
For example: The average weight of a mob of cattle would be determined by adding together the weights of all the individual animals, then dividing this number by the total number of animals in the mob.<br />
<br />
===Standard deviation===<br />
Standard deviation (SD) is a measure of how much variation there is in a set of numbers. The SD helps to understand how a set of measurements are distributed around the mean of the population or sample.<br />
The standard deviation of paddock weights in cattle has been calculated from trial data to be approximately 12.5% (insert reference). For more general information on standard deviation and how to calculate it go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_deviation standard deviation ]. <br />
<br />
===Normal distribution===<br />
Splitsal generates a normal distribution of weights, based on the mean and standard deviation of a group. From this distribution the percent of the mob above and below a cutoff weight and the average weights of these two groups are estimated, see in Figure 1 below. <br />
<br />
[[file:Normaldistribution1.jpg|frame|Figure 1 - Mob breakdown under normal distribution]]<br />
<br />
In a normal distribution, 95 percent of the observations (weights) lie within 1.96 standard deviations of the mean. The Splitsal program displays this range and users can look at these ranges to judge if the standard deviation should be increased or decreased to make the range fit their situation.<br />
<br />
Please note that in a normal distribution, the distribution each side of the mean is the same. The curve of distributions is bell-shaped with each side a mirror image of the other. If a group of turnoff cattle does NOT fit this distribution, then SPLITSAL will NOT give reasonable estimates of turnoff proportions and weights. For a graphical representation of the normal distribution described in Figure 1, see Figure 2 below.<br />
<br />
[[file:Normaldistribution2.JPG|center|frame|Figure 2 - Normal distribution graph]]<br />
<br />
Once the lead or the tail off the mob has been removed, the distribution, if originally “normal” can no longer be “normal”. Thus the Splitsal program applies only to a mob which has not previously had a cut taken out of it (other than perhaps a random cut).<br />
<br />
The Splitsal program might also be used to estimate proportions of heifers reaching puberty at a particular age under different growth rate regimes, where the cut-off weight is used to represent expected weight at puberty.<br />
<br />
===Annual live weight gain===<br />
This refers to the expected weight an animal will gain in one year of growth. <br />
<br />
When using annual live weight gain in a short term trading scenario, it is important to think of when the most growth is expected i.e. this may be during the wet season when most of the pasture is grown in northern Australian grazing systems. For example a 6 month trade of a mob of steers held on the property from December to May (wet season) could be expected to grow more than a 6 month trade held from June to November (dry season). Therefore annual weight gain from pasture is not distributed linearly across the months of the year. For more information on understanding animal growth paths go to the [[Growth Path]] page.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Splitsal_assumptions&diff=660Splitsal assumptions2020-08-18T04:13:11Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>The [[Splitsal]] program is a calculator for livestock turnoff at two ages. Quite often in extensive beef herds one age group of steers will be sold at different ages, once the desired proportion of the whole group has reached the target turnoff weight this lead group would be sold in a first draft. The remainder or tail group would then be held for another wet season and sold as the tail group around a year later. Splitsal is able to estimate average turnoff weights at each age for a mob under the same or different growth patterns. <br />
<br />
The Splitsal program is based on the assumption that the distribution of weights in the turnoff group is a normal distribution. A normal distribution is defined by the mean (average) and standard deviation (SD) of a group. <br />
<br />
===Average (mean)===<br />
The average is a measure of central tendency for a population or sample. It is the sum of all the numbers divided by the number of values being summed or the size of the population or sample. <br />
For example: The average weight of a mob of cattle would be determined by adding together the weights of all the individual animals, then dividing this number by the total number of animals in the mob.<br />
<br />
===Standard deviation===<br />
Standard deviation (SD) is a measure of how much variation there is in a set of numbers. The SD helps to understand how a set of measurements are distributed around the mean of the population or sample.<br />
The standard deviation of paddock weights in cattle has been calculated from trial data to be approximately 12.5% (insert reference). For more general information on standard deviation and how to calculate it go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_deviation standard deviation ]. <br />
<br />
===Normal distribution===<br />
Splitsal generates a normal distribution of weights, based on the mean and standard deviation of a group. From this distribution the percent of the mob above and below a cutoff weight and the average weights of these two groups are estimated, see in Figure 1 below. <br />
<br />
[[file:Normaldistribution1.jpg|frameless|Figure 1 - Mob breakdown under normal distribution]]<br />
<br />
In a normal distribution, 95 percent of the observations (weights) lie within 1.96 standard deviations of the mean. The Splitsal program displays this range and users can look at these ranges to judge if the standard deviation should be increased or decreased to make the range fit their situation.<br />
<br />
Please note that in a normal distribution, the distribution each side of the mean is the same. The curve of distributions is bell-shaped with each side a mirror image of the other. If a group of turnoff cattle does NOT fit this distribution, then SPLITSAL will NOT give reasonable estimates of turnoff proportions and weights. For a graphical representation of the normal distribution described in Figure 1, see Figure 2 below.<br />
<br />
[[file:Normaldistribution2.JPG|center|frame|Figure 2 - Normal distribution graph]]<br />
<br />
Once the lead or the tail off the mob has been removed, the distribution, if originally “normal” can no longer be “normal”. Thus the Splitsal program applies only to a mob which has not previously had a cut taken out of it (other than perhaps a random cut).<br />
<br />
The Splitsal program might also be used to estimate proportions of heifers reaching puberty at a particular age under different growth rate regimes, where the cut-off weight is used to represent expected weight at puberty.<br />
<br />
===Annual live weight gain===<br />
This refers to the expected weight an animal will gain in one year of growth. <br />
<br />
When using annual live weight gain in a short term trading scenario, it is important to think of when the most growth is expected i.e. this may be during the wet season when most of the pasture is grown in northern Australian grazing systems. For example a 6 month trade of a mob of steers held on the property from December to May (wet season) could be expected to grow more than a 6 month trade held from June to November (dry season). Therefore annual weight gain from pasture is not distributed linearly across the months of the year. For more information on understanding animal growth paths go to the [[Growth Path]] page.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=658Main Page2020-08-18T04:11:46Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki'''<br />
<br />
This "wiki" is your step by step guide, helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package.<br />
<br />
==What is Breedcow and Dynama==<br />
<br />
The [https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
<br />
Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:<br />
<br />
#Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems. ([[Breedcow+]] program)<br />
#Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth. ([[Dynama+]] program)<br />
#Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity. ([[Bullocks]], [[DryCattleTrading|Dry Cattle Trading]] and [[Cowtrade]] programs)<br />
#Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt. ([[Investan]] program)<br />
<br />
In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
<br />
There is an additional program [[Splitsal]] which can be used to estimate the weights and proportions of leads and tails in a mob of cattle.<br />
<br />
The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting. The below graphic indicates the relationships between the individual components of the Breedcow and Dynama software package and how data flows between the programs. For a more in-depth overview of the programs see the [[software overview]].<br />
<br />
==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow & Dynama wiki is growing all the time, constantly being updated with great tips on how to use the program and great information on all sorts of science of cattle and pasture. Don't be daunted by finding things, simply navigate your way from the main page. For example, if you want to find something out about the Breedcow+ program, simply click any Breedcow+ link - it will start you on your journey. Alternatively, search for any key term in the search box at the top right of the page. It works just like google!<br />
<br />
==Contact Us==<br />
<br />
Don't hesitate to [https://breedcowdynama.com.au/contact-us Contact Us] if you need extra assistance, have a request or feedback or simply can't find what you are looking for - it may not yet exist on the wiki.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Software_overview&diff=657Software overview2020-08-18T04:10:57Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Breedcow and Dynama - Software overview==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow and Dynama software comprises of two main programs, [[Breedcow+]] and [[Dynama+]]. Each of these is made up of components. There are also a number of stand-alone programs. Each program and its components are described below.<br />
<br />
===[[Breedcow+]]===<br />
The Breedcow+ program contains [[Growth Path]], [[Breedcow+ AE Calc|AECalc]], [[Breedcow+ Prices|Prices]], [[Breedcow+ Huscosts|Huscosts]] and [[Breedcow+ Breedcow|Breedcow]] as separate worksheets sheets that can be used to record the detail of how sale prices, husbandry costs or adult equivalents have been calculated. <br />
<br />
The Breedcow+ program can quickly determine the best strategies for a beef breeding herd run under extensive conditions. It is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained. The overall herd size is adjusted by altering the starting number of weaner heifers and the final herd structure depends on the weaning and death rates chosen and the sales from each age group.<br />
<br />
The outputs of the Breedcow+ program are herd structure, herd value, and gross margins.<br />
<br />
===[[Dynama+]]===<br />
The Dynama+ program is a ten-year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure. It has a structure similar to the Breedcow+ program with individual worksheets for the calculation of adult equivalents, prices and husbandry costs. <br />
<br />
====AE Calc====<br />
The AE Calc worksheet in Breedcow+ is an adult equivalents calculator. [[Adult equivalent]] ratings are used when comparing herds of differing composition to ensure that ratios such as [[Gross margin]] (per adult equivalents) are based on the use of the same amount of (forage) resource.<br />
<br />
In Dynama+, this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.<br />
<br />
====Prices====<br />
The Prices worksheet in Breedcow+ calculates net cattle selling prices from estimates of weight, price per kilogram, selling costs (as percentage of value or per head) and freight costs per head. The program also includes a transport cost calculator to help in the estimation of transport costs to alternative destinations.<br />
In Dynama+, this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.<br />
<br />
====Huscosts====<br />
The Huscosts worksheet in Breedcow+ can be used to store the detail of assumptions made concerning the treatment and other costs incurred by the various classes of livestock included in the model. <br />
<br />
In Dynama+, this worksheet stores the annual average variable costs of the beef enterprise by classes of livestock.<br />
<br />
====Breedcow====<br />
The Breedcow worksheet in Breedcow+ collects the various inputs from the AECalc, Prices and Huscosts sheets then allows users to complete the herd model by adding information about weaning rates, losses, total adult equivalents and the variable costs incurred by the management strategy under consideration. Once all of the variables have been entered a herd structure and gross margin are produced.<br />
<br />
====Dynama====<br />
Dynama is a worksheet within Dynama+. It projects carryover cattle numbers for each year based on starting numbers, expected weaning rates, death rates and sales. It tracks herd structure and growth, cash flow, debt, net income and net worth for up to ten years.<br />
<br />
===[[Investan]]===<br />
<br />
Investan is an investment analysis program that compares scenarios developed in the Dynama+ program starting with the same herd and asset structure, but with one Dynama+ scenario involving additional investment or income sacrifice to implement a program of change. Investan calculates the [[net present value (NPV)]] and [[internal rate of return (IRR)]] for the "change" option relative to "without change" or "business as usual".<br />
<br />
==Stand-alone programs==<br />
[[Bullocks]], [[Cowtrade]] and [[Splitsal]] are separate programs to [[Breedcow+]] and [[Dynama+]] and have no direct linkages to either program.<br />
<br />
===[[Bullocks]]===<br />
The Bullocks program focuses on selecting the most profitable turnover cattle but it may be also used to evaluate forced sales options or whether to keep the slow steers until they finish or sell them early.<br />
<br />
===[[Cowtrade]]===<br />
The Cowtrade program is often used when seasons and prices are out of line with long term expectations. It can be used to set sales priorities when drought or financial crisis requires abnormal sales or when deciding how far to sell into the heifers after pregnancy diagnosis. Cowtrade can also be used to assess breeder purchase options. <br />
<br />
===[[Splitsal]]===<br />
Splitsal is a program to provide estimates of numbers (and average weights) above and below a certain cut-off weight, when mob average weight and range of weights are known. This can be used for male turnoff over two seasons or for estimating numbers and weights from the tail or lead of a group of heifers or steers.<br />
<br />
==Relationship Between Programs==<br />
<br />
The below image shows how data can be imported between Breedcow+ and Dynama+. <br />
[[file:Relationship.PNG|frame|center|Relationships within the Breedcow and Dynama software package]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Software_overview&diff=655Software overview2020-08-18T04:08:50Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Breedcow and Dynama - Software overview==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow and Dynama software comprises of two main programs, [[Breedcow+]] and [[Dynama+]]. Each of these is made up of components. There are also a number of stand-alone programs. Each program and its components are described below.<br />
<br />
===[[Breedcow+]]===<br />
The Breedcow+ program contains [[Growth Path]], [[Breedcow+ AE Calc|AECalc]], [[Breedcow+ Prices|Prices]], [[Breedcow+ Huscosts|Huscosts]] and [[Breedcow+ Breedcow|Breedcow]] as separate worksheets sheets that can be used to record the detail of how sale prices, husbandry costs or adult equivalents have been calculated. <br />
<br />
The Breedcow+ program can quickly determine the best strategies for a beef breeding herd run under extensive conditions. It is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained. The overall herd size is adjusted by altering the starting number of weaner heifers and the final herd structure depends on the weaning and death rates chosen and the sales from each age group.<br />
<br />
The outputs of the Breedcow+ program are herd structure, herd value, and gross margins.<br />
<br />
===[[Dynama+]]===<br />
The Dynama+ program is a ten-year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure. It has a structure similar to the Breedcow+ program with individual worksheets for the calculation of adult equivalents, prices and husbandry costs. <br />
<br />
====AE Calc====<br />
The AE Calc worksheet in Breedcow+ is an adult equivalents calculator. [[Adult equivalent]] ratings are used when comparing herds of differing composition to ensure that ratios such as [[Gross margin]] (per adult equivalents) are based on the use of the same amount of (forage) resource.<br />
<br />
In Dynama+, this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.<br />
<br />
====Prices====<br />
The Prices worksheet in Breedcow+ calculates net cattle selling prices from estimates of weight, price per kilogram, selling costs (as percentage of value or per head) and freight costs per head. The program also includes a transport cost calculator to help in the estimation of transport costs to alternative destinations.<br />
In Dynama+, this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.<br />
<br />
====Huscosts====<br />
The Huscosts worksheet in Breedcow+ can be used to store the detail of assumptions made concerning the treatment and other costs incurred by the various classes of livestock included in the model. <br />
<br />
In Dynama+, this worksheet stores the annual average variable costs of the beef enterprise by classes of livestock.<br />
<br />
====Breedcow====<br />
The Breedcow worksheet in Breedcow+ collects the various inputs from the AECalc, Prices and Huscosts sheets then allows users to complete the herd model by adding information about weaning rates, losses, total adult equivalents and the variable costs incurred by the management strategy under consideration. Once all of the variables have been entered a herd structure and gross margin are produced.<br />
<br />
====Dynama====<br />
Dynama is a worksheet within Dynama+. It projects carryover cattle numbers for each year based on starting numbers, expected weaning rates, death rates and sales. It tracks herd structure and growth, cash flow, debt, net income and net worth for up to ten years.<br />
<br />
===[[Investan]]===<br />
<br />
Investan is an investment analysis program that compares scenarios developed in the Dynama+ program starting with the same herd and asset structure, but with one Dynama+ scenario involving additional investment or income sacrifice to implement a program of change. Investan calculates the [[net present value (NPV)]] and [[internal rate of return (IRR)]] for the "change" option relative to "without change" or "business as usual".<br />
<br />
==Stand-alone programs==<br />
[[Bullocks]], [[Cowtrade]] and [[Splitsal]] are separate programs to [[Breedcow+]] and [[Dynama+]] and have no direct linkages to either program.<br />
<br />
===[[Bullocks]]===<br />
The Bullocks program focuses on selecting the most profitable turnover cattle but it may be also used to evaluate forced sales options or whether to keep the slow steers until they finish or sell them early.<br />
<br />
===[[Cowtrade]]===<br />
The Cowtrade program is often used when seasons and prices are out of line with long term expectations. It can be used to set sales priorities when drought or financial crisis requires abnormal sales or when deciding how far to sell into the heifers after pregnancy diagnosis. Cowtrade can also be used to assess breeder purchase options. <br />
<br />
===[[Splitsal]]===<br />
Splitsal is a program to provide estimates of numbers (and average weights) above and below a certain cut-off weight, when mob average weight and range of weights are known. This can be used for male turnoff over two seasons or for estimating numbers and weights from the tail or lead of a group of heifers or steers.<br />
<br />
==Relationship Between Programs<br />
<br />
The below image shows how data can be imported between Breedcow+ and Dynama+. <br />
[[file:Relationship.PNG|frame|center|Relationships within the Breedcow and Dynama software package]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=653Main Page2020-08-18T04:07:38Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki'''<br />
<br />
This "wiki" is your step by step guide, helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package.<br />
<br />
==What is Breedcow and Dynama==<br />
<br />
The [https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
<br />
Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:<br />
<br />
#Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems. ([[Breedcow+]] program)<br />
#Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth. ([[Dynama+]] program)<br />
#Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity. ([[Bullocks]], [[DryCattleTrading|Dry Cattle Trading]] and [[Cowtrade]] programs)<br />
#Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt. ([[Investan]] program)<br />
<br />
In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
<br />
There is an additional program [[Splitsal]] which can be used to estimate the weights and proportions of leads and tails in a mob of cattle.<br />
<br />
The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting. The below graphic indicates the relationships between the individual components of the Breedcow and Dynama software package and how data flows between the programs. For a more in-depth overview of the programs see the [[software overview]].<br />
<br />
<br />
==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow & Dynama wiki is growing all the time, constantly being updated with great tips on how to use the program and great information on all sorts of science of cattle and pasture. Don't be daunted by finding things, simply navigate your way from the main page. For example, if you want to find something out about the Breedcow+ program, simply click any Breedcow+ link - it will start you on your journey. Alternatively, search for any key term in the search box at the top right of the page. It works just like google!<br />
<br />
==Contact Us==<br />
<br />
Don't hesitate to [https://breedcowdynama.com.au/contact-us Contact Us] if you need extra assistance, have a request or feedback or simply can't find what you are looking for - it may not yet exist on the wiki.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=586Growth Path2020-08-17T01:51:10Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Section 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|frameless|thumb|320px|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=585Growth Path2020-08-17T01:50:50Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|320px|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Section 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|frameless|thumb|320px|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=582Main Page2020-08-16T22:47:42Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki'''<br />
<br />
''Helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package''<br />
<br />
The [https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
<br />
Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:<br />
<br />
#Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems. ([[Breedcow+]] program)<br />
#Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth. ([[Dynama+]] program)<br />
#Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity. ([[Bullocks]], [[DryCattleTrading|Dry Cattle Trading]] and [[Cowtrade]] programs)<br />
#Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt. ([[Investan]] program)<br />
<br />
In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
<br />
The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting.<br />
<br />
The [[software overview]] provides more information about these programs.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow & Dynama wiki is growing all the time, constantly being updated with great tips on how to use the program and great information on all sorts of science of cattle and pasture. Don't be daunted by finding things, simply navigate your way from the main page. For example, if you want to find something out about the Breedcow+ program, simply click any Breedcow+ link - it will start you on your journey. Alternatively, search for any key term in the search box at the top right of the page. It works just like google!<br />
<br />
==Contact Us==<br />
<br />
Don't hesitate to [https://breedcowdynama.com.au/contact-us Contact Us] if you need extra assistance, have a request or feedback or simply can't find what you are looking for - it may not yet exist on the wiki.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=581Main Page2020-08-16T22:47:17Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki'''<br />
<br />
''Helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package''<br />
<br />
<br />
The [https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
<br />
Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:<br />
<br />
#Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems. ([[Breedcow+]] program)<br />
#Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth. ([[Dynama+]] program)<br />
#Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity. ([[Bullocks]], [[DryCattleTrading|Dry Cattle Trading]] and [[Cowtrade]] programs)<br />
#Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt. ([[Investan]] program)<br />
<br />
In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
<br />
The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting.<br />
<br />
The [[software overview]] provides more information about these programs.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow & Dynama wiki is growing all the time, constantly being updated with great tips on how to use the program and great information on all sorts of science of cattle and pasture. Don't be daunted by finding things, simply navigate your way from the main page. For example, if you want to find something out about the Breedcow+ program, simply click any Breedcow+ link - it will start you on your journey. Alternatively, search for any key term in the search box at the top right of the page. It works just like google!<br />
<br />
==Contact Us==<br />
<br />
Don't hesitate to [https://breedcowdynama.com.au/contact-us Contact Us] if you need extra assistance, have a request or feedback or simply can't find what you are looking for - it may not yet exist on the wiki.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=580Main Page2020-08-16T22:46:08Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki'''<br />
<br />
''Helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package''<br />
<br />
<br />
The [[https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama]] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
<br />
Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:<br />
<br />
#Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems. ([[Breedcow+]] program)<br />
#Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth. ([[Dynama+]] program)<br />
#Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity. ([[Bullocks]], [[DryCattleTrading|Dry Cattle Trading]] and [[Cowtrade]] programs)<br />
#Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt. ([[Investan]] program)<br />
<br />
In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
<br />
The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting.<br />
<br />
The [[software overview]] provides more information about these programs.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow & Dynama wiki is growing all the time, constantly being updated with great tips on how to use the program and great information on all sorts of science of cattle and pasture. Don't be daunted by finding things, simply navigate your way from the main page. For example, if you want to find something out about the Breedcow+ program, simply click any Breedcow+ link - it will start you on your journey. Alternatively, search for any key term in the search box at the top right of the page. It works just like google!<br />
<br />
==Contact Us==<br />
<br />
Don't hesitate to [[[https://breedcowdynama.com.au/contact-us Contact Us]] if you need extra assistance, have a request or feedback or simply can't find what you are looking for - it may not yet exist on the wiki.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=579Main Page2020-08-16T22:45:40Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki'''<br />
<br />
''Helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package''<br />
<br />
<br />
The [[https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama]] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
<br />
Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:<br />
<br />
#Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems. ([[Breedcow+]] program)<br />
#Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth. ([[Dynama+]] program)<br />
#Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity. ([[Bullocks]], [[DryCattleTrading|Dry Cattle Trading]] and [[Cowtrade]] programs)<br />
#Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt. ([[Investan]] program)<br />
<br />
In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
<br />
The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting.<br />
<br />
The [[software overview]] provides more information about these programs.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow & Dynama wiki is growing all the time, constantly being updated with great tips on how to use the program and great information on all sorts of science of cattle and pasture. Don't be daunted by finding things, simply navigate your way from the main page. For example, if you want to find something out about the Breedcow+ program, simply click any Breedcow+ link - it will start you on your journey. Alternatively, search for any key term in the search box at the top right of the page. It works just like google!<br />
<br />
==Contact Us==<br />
<br />
Don't hesitate to [[[https://breedcowdynama.com.au/contact-us Contact Us]] if you need extra assistance, have a request or feedback or simply can't find what you are looking for - it may not yet exist on the wiki/</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=578Growth Path2020-08-16T22:42:00Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|thumb|320px|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Section 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg|frameless|thumb|320px|Figure 2 - One Calving Period Growth Model]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=577Growth Path2020-08-16T22:41:15Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|thumb|320px|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Section 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.<br />
<br />
The next yellow box "Male calf average daily gain birth to weaning" is used mostly so that our weaning weight is about right for our herd. We can check that a little later on. <br />
<br />
The last yellow box in section 1 is "Percentage reduction in heifer growth rate compared to steers" - typically we use about 5%, however, if you have great data on this, feel free to change it.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg&diff=576File:GrowthPathSection1.jpg2020-08-16T22:35:13Z<p>Admin: One Calving Period Growth Model</p>
<hr />
<div>== Summary ==<br />
One Calving Period Growth Model</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=575Growth Path2020-08-16T22:33:39Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!). <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|thumb|320px|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Section 1: The "One Calving Period Growth Model"<br />
<br />
Firstly, forget the words "One Calving Period Growth Model". Think of the model as the ability to forecast a growth path for an individual animal and then use the forecast to assist in filling out AECalc. Next, think of your weaner mob as an average, individual animal. <br />
<br />
For instance, what date would the "average" weaner in your herd be born? If you joined the bulls in January, and approximately 50% of your cattle were pregnant by March, in 9 months time you will have 50% of your calves! So we might expect average calving date to be sometime in December. In this example, we expect that to be 15/12/2019. Weaning date is typically the date when you wean - if you do several rounds of weaning - think about the "average" weaner.</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Growth_Path&diff=573Growth Path2020-08-16T22:04:29Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>The Growth Path tool is guide that helps you visualise and estimate the weights of your cattle at certain ages. This will assist you in filling out the [[Breedcow+ AE Calc]] and the [[Dynama+ AECalc]] sheets. It's also very hand in the [[Bullocks]] tool.<br />
<br />
Important! The Growth Path tool does not automatically fill out the AE Calc sheets.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Growth Path tool==<br />
<br />
Upon entering the Growth Path page, the following screen should be displayed. It has some example values - but these won't necessarily match yours.(Hint: Click the picture to make it bigger!)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:GrowthPathWiki.jpg|frameless|thumb|320px|Figure 1 - Growth Path Default Screen]]</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Breedcow%2B&diff=572Breedcow+2020-08-16T22:02:08Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Summary==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow+ program is used to develop strategies, snapshots or alternative futures for beef breeding enterprises operated under extensive conditions. It allows the comparison of different management or turnoff systems of a beef herd with lots of scope for “what if” scenarios.<br />
<br />
The aim of the Breedcow+ program is to develop a representation of the current herd structure and [[Gross margin|gross margin]] with a view to evaluating suggestions for improvement. Evaluating change requires comparing the herd as it is against the herd as it might be if alternative turnoff strategies, nutrition, husbandry or genetics were implemented.<br />
<br />
The program calculates a [[steady state herd|steady state herd]] structure based on brandings, deaths and sales and calculates herd profit ([[Gross margin|gross margin]]) for each choice under consideration. It takes an average view of likely profitability over time based on a manager’s expectation of prices and animal performance under the scenario chosen.<br />
<br />
Breedcow+ is used to compare potential, future alternative steady states for the operation of a beef cattle herd. Analyses to consider the implementation of a change over time can be undertaken in [[Dynama+]].<br />
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===Using the Breedcow+ program===<br />
The program is located with the [[https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama Software]], within the ''Tools'' tab, which can be accessed after registering or logging in to use the free software.<br />
*A new scenario can be created by clicking the ''Save'' button beside a blank yellow name bar and can be named by typing in the yellow bar. This scenario or previously created scenarios can be edited by clicking the ''Open'' button.<br />
*To open an example scenario click the ''Copy'' button beside the example scenario and it will be copied into your scenario list where it can be opened as your own scenario. <br />
*A scenario can be shared with another user by clicking the ''Share'' button then entering in the email address for the user you wish to share it with. Note that this must be the email they have used to register their account with at https://breedcowdynama.com.au the shared scenario will appear in their scenarios list for the relevant program.<br />
<br />
[[file:Breedcow+ Scenario List.PNG|frame|center|Figure 1 - Breedcow+ scenario list]]<br />
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<br />
===Entering data in Breedcow+===<br />
<br />
Breedcow+ is a good place to start the herd modelling process even when the main target is to build a cash flow budget in [[Dynama+]]. The current herd model and future herd targets can be relatively quickly modelled and then transferred to Dynama+ for modification with the current herd numbers and structure. <br />
<br />
The Breedcow+ program is comprised of the [[Breedcow+ Growth Path|Growth Path]], [[Breedcow+ AE Calc|AE Calc]], [[Breedcow+ Prices|Prices]], [[Breedcow+ Huscosts|Huscosts]] and [[Breedcow+ Breedcow|Breedcow]] worksheets. Each worksheet is accessed by clicking on the tab at the top of the webpage. <br />
Entering data in the worksheets is best undertaken by following a logical sequence of steps. <br />
The following order is suggested:<br />
<br />
Step 1. [[Growth Path]] <br />
<br />
Step 2. [[Breedcow+ AE Calc|AECalc]] <br />
<br />
Step 3. [[Breedcow+ Prices|Prices]] <br />
<br />
Step 4. [[Breedcow+ Huscosts|Huscosts]] <br />
<br />
Step 5. [[Breedcow+ Breedcow|Breedcow]] <br />
<br />
To assist new users through the initial steps of compiling a herd model, an example Breedcow+ scenario has been provided with the program. It is based on a central Queensland breeding and fattening beef cattle property that currently runs about 580 breeders and sells steers between three to four years old. This scenario is called Breedcowplus user manual base herd. <br />
<br />
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'''For more detailed explanation on the principles behind the the Breedcow+ program and its assumptions go to [[Breedcow+ Assumptions|Breedcow+ assumptions]].'''<br />
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<hr />
<div>'''Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki'''<br />
<br />
''Helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package''<br />
<br />
<br />
The [[https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama]] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
<br />
Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:<br />
<br />
#Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems. ([[Breedcow+]] program)<br />
#Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth. ([[Dynama+]] program)<br />
#Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity. ([[Bullocks]], [[DryCattleTrading|Dry Cattle Trading]] and [[Cowtrade]] programs)<br />
#Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt. ([[Investan]] program)<br />
<br />
In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
<br />
The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting.<br />
<br />
The [[software overview]] provides more information about these programs.<br />
<br />
==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
<br />
The Breedcow & Dynama wiki is growing all the time, constantly being updated with great tips on how to use the program and great information on all sorts of science of cattle and pasture. Don't be daunted by finding things, simply navigate your way from the main page. For example, if you want to find something out about the Breedcow+ program, simply click any Breedcow+ link - it will start you on your journey. Alternatively, search for any key term in the search box at the top right of the page. It works just like google!</div>Adminhttp://breedcowdynama.com.au/breedcow-wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=570Main Page2020-08-16T22:00:52Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome to the Breedcow and Dynama Wiki'''<br />
<br />
''Helping you get the most out of the Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software package''<br />
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The [[https://breedcowdynama.com.au Breedcow and Dynama]] software is used to assess choices for the management of beef cattle herds run under extensive conditions. It is not an accounting package or a paddock records package and does not record individual animals. It presents budgeting processes, adapted to the special needs of extensive beef producers.<br />
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Breedcow and Dynama programs are based on four budgeting processes:<br />
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#Comparing the likely profitability of the herd under different management or turnoff systems. ([[Breedcow+]] program)<br />
#Making forward projections of stock numbers, sales, cash flow, net income, debt and net worth. ([[Dynama+]] program)<br />
#Deciding what to sell when the plan goes sour or what to buy when there is an opportunity. ([[Bullocks]], [[DryCattleTrading|Dry Cattle Trading]] and [[Cowtrade]] programs)<br />
#Evaluating investments in herd or property improvement to determine the rate of return on extra capital, the number of years to breakeven and the peak debt. ([[Investan]] program)<br />
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In short, Breedcow+ is a steady state herd model that generates its own structure around a starting number of weaner heifers retained and Dynama+ program is a ten year herd budgeting program that usually starts with the current herd numbers and structure.<br />
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The term “herd budgeting” is used to emphasise the central role of herd dynamics in cattle enterprise budgeting.<br />
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The [[software overview]] provides more information about these programs.<br />
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==How to use the Breedcow & Dynama Wiki==<br />
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The Breedcow & Dynama wiki is growing every all the time, constantly being updated with great tips on how to use the program and great information on all sorts of science of cattle and pasture. Don't be daunted by finding things, simply navigate your way from the main page. For example, if you want to find something out about the Breedcow+ program, simply click any Breedcow+ link - it will start you on your journey. Alternatively, search for any key term in the search box at the top right of the page. It works just like google!</div>Admin