Preconditioning calf programs, while not new, are becoming more prevalent. They provide benefits to cow-calf producers … preconditioned calves exceeds the marginal costs for preconditioning. This paper reports estimates from two models to determine the … several characteristics that are affected by preconditioning. Data were from seven feeder calf sales in Oklahoma in 2001 and …

Preconditioning calf programs, while not new, are becoming more prevalent. They provide benefits to cow-calf producers … preconditioning programs and related feeder cattle traits. Our results indicate that price premiums, although evident, appear to be … insufficient by themselves to cover the marginal costs of preconditioning. …

Preconditioning calf programs, while not new, are becoming more prevalent. They provide benefits to cow-calf producers … preconditioned calves exceeds the marginal costs for preconditioning. This paper reports estimates from two models to determine the … several characteristics that are affected by preconditioning. Data were from seven feeder calf sales in Oklahoma in 2001 and …