Fresian Bull Beef Gross Margin Assumptions: 5% losses. Purchase of weaned calves. Slaughter at 230 kg at 18-20 months old. Based on 100 Bulls Purchased Gross Income 95 @ 23Qkg average @ $1 ,60/kg $34,960 Direct costs per 100 beasts Weaned calves @ $150 $15,000 Cartage @$8/head 800 Animal Health @$12/head 1,200 Supplement - Hay 400 @$2.50 1,000 Freight to works @$10/head 950 Total Direct Costs $18,950 Gross Margin 16,010 Gross Margin per Beast $160.10 Gross Margin per Stock Unit $40.02 Comparison with Other Stock Policies Gross Margin per SU 1 . Bull Beef $40.00 to $50.00 2. Sheep - fatten all Lambs $26.00 to $30.00 3. Sheep - Half Lambs Prime (Hill Country) $20.00 to $25.00 4. Cattle - sell weaners $16.00 to $20.00 5. Cattle - buying weaners, selling fat $24.00 to $28.00
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Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 1, Issue 29, 20 December 1983, Page 19
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