The effect of physical characteristics on cow price differentials in Kansas

Authors

F. Brazle
J. Mintert
Ted C. Schroeder
O. Grunewald

Keywords

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 88-363-S; Cattlemen's Day, 1988; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 539; Beef; Cattle prices; Dressing percentage

Abstract

A survey of cow sales was conducted in the fall of 1986 and spring of 1987 at seven Kansas cattle auctions. Several factors significantly influenced cow prices, including health, estimated dressing percentage, lot size, breed, and time of sale. Changes in dressing percentage explained the major portion of cow price variation.

Recommended Citation

Brazle, F.; Mintert, J.; Schroeder, Ted C.; and Grunewald, O. (1988) "The effect of physical characteristics on cow price differentials in Kansas," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2330