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Breedcow and Dynama - Software overview

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==Breedcow and Dynama - Software overview==

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.

===[[Breedcow+]]===
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.

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.

The outputs of the [[Breedcow+]] program are herd structure, herd value, and gross margins.

===[[Dynama+]]===
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.

====AE Calc====
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 margins]] (per adult equivalents) are based on the use of the same amount of (forage) resource.

In [[Dynama+]], this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.

====Prices====
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.
In [[Dynama+]], this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.

====Huscosts====
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.

In [[Dynama+]], this worksheet stores the annual average variable costs of the beef enterprise by classes of livestock.

====Breedcow====
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.

====Dynama====
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.

===[[Investan]]===

[[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".

==Stand-alone programs==
[[Bullocks]], [[Cowtrade]] and [[Splitsal]] are separate programs to [[Breedcow+]] and [[Dynama+]] and have no direct linkages to either program.

===[[Bullocks]]===
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.

===[[Cowtrade]]===
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.

===[[Splitsal]]===
[[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.

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 ===[[Splitsal]]===
 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.
 ==Relationship Between Programs==

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 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.
-==Relationship Between Programs
+==Relationship Between Programs==
 The below image shows how data can be imported between Breedcow+ and Dynama+.
 [[file:Relationship.PNG|frame|center|Relationships within the Breedcow and Dynama software package]]

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	===[[Splitsal]]===		===[[Splitsal]]===
	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.		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.
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		+	==Relationship Between Programs
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		+	The below image shows how data can be imported between Breedcow+ and Dynama+.
		+	[[file:Relationship.PNG\|frame\|center\|Relationships within the Breedcow and Dynama software package]]

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 ====AE Calc====
-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 Margins]] (per adult equivalents) are based on the use of the same amount of (forage) resource.
+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.
 In Dynama+, this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.

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 ====AE Calc====
-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 margins]] (per adult equivalents) are based on the use of the same amount of (forage) resource.
+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 Margins]] (per adult equivalents) are based on the use of the same amount of (forage) resource.
 In Dynama+, this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.
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 ====Breedcow====
-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.
+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.
 ====Dynama====
-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.
+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.
 ===[[Investan]]===

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 ===[[Breedcow+]]===
-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.
+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.
-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.
+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.
-The outputs of the [[Breedcow+]] program are herd structure, herd value, and gross margins.
+The outputs of the Breedcow+ program are herd structure, herd value, and gross margins.
 ===[[Dynama+]]===
-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.
+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.
 ====AE Calc====
-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 margins]] (per adult equivalents) are based on the use of the same amount of (forage) resource.
+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 margins]] (per adult equivalents) are based on the use of the same amount of (forage) resource.
-In [[Dynama+]], this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.
+In Dynama+, this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.
 ====Prices====
-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.
+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.
-In [[Dynama+]], this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.
+In Dynama+, this sheet can have up to ten years of data entered in each worksheet.
 ====Huscosts====
-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.
+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.
-In [[Dynama+]], this worksheet stores the annual average variable costs of the beef enterprise by classes of livestock.
+In Dynama+, this worksheet stores the annual average variable costs of the beef enterprise by classes of livestock.
 ====Breedcow====
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 ===[[Investan]]===
-[[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".
+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".
 ==Stand-alone programs==
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 ===[[Bullocks]]===
-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.
+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.
 ===[[Cowtrade]]===
-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.
+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.
 ===[[Splitsal]]===
-[[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.
+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.