Difference between revisions of "Breedcow+"
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The Breedcowplus 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. | The Breedcowplus 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. | ||
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The aim of the Breedcowplus program is to develop a representation of the current herd structure and 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. | The aim of the Breedcowplus program is to develop a representation of the current herd structure and 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. | ||
| − | The program calculates a stable state herd structure based on brandings, deaths and sales and calculates herd profit (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. | + | |
| + | The program calculates a stable state herd structure based on brandings, deaths and sales and calculates herd profit (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. | ||
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Breedcowplus 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 Dynamaplus. | Breedcowplus 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 Dynamaplus. | ||
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The Breedcowplus program is comprised of the AECalc, Prices, Huscosts and Breedcow worksheets. Each worksheet is accessed by clicking on the tab in the bottom right corner of the computer screen and then on the worksheet name. | The Breedcowplus program is comprised of the AECalc, Prices, Huscosts and Breedcow worksheets. Each worksheet is accessed by clicking on the tab in the bottom right corner of the computer screen and then on the worksheet name. | ||
Revision as of 00:48, 25 June 2020
The Breedcowplus 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.
The aim of the Breedcowplus program is to develop a representation of the current herd structure and 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.
The program calculates a stable state herd structure based on brandings, deaths and sales and calculates herd profit (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.
Breedcowplus 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 Dynamaplus.
The Breedcowplus program is comprised of the AECalc, Prices, Huscosts and Breedcow worksheets. Each worksheet is accessed by clicking on the tab in the bottom right corner of the computer screen and then on the worksheet name.