Trends in “Natural” Value-Added Calf Programs at Superior Livestock Video Auction

Authors

K. G. Odde, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow
M. E. King, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow
E. D. McCabe, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow
M. J. Smith, Kansas State UniversityFollow
K. L. Hill, Merck Animal Health, Kaysville, UT
G. M. Rogers, Grassy Ridge Consulting, Aledo, TX
K. E. Fike, Kansas State University, ManhattanFollow

Keywords

natural beef program, video auction, beef calves

Abstract

Objective: This study utilized data from Superior Livestock Video Auction to investigate trends in the use of “natural” value-added calf programs.

Study Description: Nine years of data (2010-2018) were evaluated for enrollment trends in all natural programs and non-hormone treated cattle. Multiple regression was used to determine the relative value of calves enrolled in the non-hormone treated cattle program.

The Bottom Line: Price advantages for non-hormone treated calves may not be sufficient to justify not using growth-promoting implants on calves.

Recommended Citation

Odde, K. G.; King, M. E.; McCabe, E. D.; Smith, M. J.; Hill, K. L.; Rogers, G. M.; and Fike, K. E. (2019) "Trends in “Natural” Value-Added Calf Programs at Superior Livestock Video Auction," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 5: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.7718