The general objective of this study was to evaluate the economics of alternative technologies, systems and methods of fabricating and marketing retail packaged beef. A national beef distribution model (VAL-ADD) was developed and used to compare the economics of various case-ready systems with...

This paper analyzes policy implications arising from the National Brucellosis Technical Commission Study. A systems simulation model was designed to estimate physical losses resulting from alternative bovine brucellosis programs. Changes in benefits, costs, level of infection and net benefits...

A least-cost multiproduct transshipment model is developed to evaluate the impact of changes in interregional relationships in the cattle feeding|fed-beef economy as a result of increased transportation costs. Results indicate that Southern and Central Plains and Corn Belt cattle feeders would...