Feeder Cattle Price Differences

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Feeder Cattle Price Differences

• Clement E. Ward, Professor
• Department of Agricultural Economics
• Oklahoma State University

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Objective

• Identify price differences for feeder cattle
  attributes

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Data and Procedures

• Extension agents and specialists recorded cattle
  attributes during feeder cattle auctions in
  2001-2003 where OQBN calves were sold
• Data came from eight Oklahoma market locations

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Price Differences for Breed Groups, 2001-2003
Base
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Price Differences for Flesh Groups, 2001-2003
Base
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Price Differences for Muscle Thickness Groups,
2001-2003
Base
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Price Differences for Skeletal Frame Groups,
2001-2003
Base
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Price Differences for Lot Uniformity Groups,
2001-2003
Base
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Price Differences for Gender Groups,2001-2003
Base
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Price Differences for Horn Groups, 2001-2003
Base
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Price Differences for Health Groups, 2001-2003
Base
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Price Differences for Lot Size,2003
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Price Differences for Weight,2003