Ramsey, Ruslyn; Doye, Damona G.; Ward, Clement E.; … - In: Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics 37 (2005) 01
Cow-herd standardized performance analysis (SPA) data for Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico were used to determine … economic factors affecting cow-herd costs, production, and profitability. Total cost was defined as the financial cost … associated with raising a calf through the weaning stage; production, as pounds weaned per exposed female; and profits, as a rate …