SYSTEM ASSUMPTIONS
Exposed cows:
(number)
Cow replacement rate (%):
%
(input percents as whole numbers; example 12.0)
Cow death loss (%):
%
Pregnancy loss (%):
%
Calving loss (%):
%
Calf death loss (%):
%
Heifers retained (%):
%
(for expansion)
Cow purchase/raise cost ($):
$
Livestock interest rate (%):
%
(actual/opportunity rate)
Oper. expenses int. rate (%):
%
(actual/opportunity rate)
Steer calf price ($):
$
(per cwt)
Heifer calf price ($):
$
(per cwt)
Cull cow price ($):
$
(per cwt)
Cull bull price ($):
$
(per cwt)
REVENUE
Weight (lbs)
Number (head)
Per exp cow
Total herd
Steer calf sales:
$
$
Heifer calf sales:
$
$
Cull cow sales:
$
$
Cull bull sales:
$
$
Retained heifers:
$
$
Other non-calf:
$
$
Total revenue:
$
$
EXPENSES
# of Units
Unit cost
Per exp cow
Total herd
Summer Pasture (select pasture type)
Coastal Bermuda
Fescue
$
$
$
Winter Pasture (select pasture type)
Ryegrass
Wheat
Small Grain - Ryegrass
Oats
$
$
$
Hay:
$
$
$
Select expenses that apply
Supplemental feed (per cow)
Salt & Mineral ($/cow)
Marketing
Vet & Medicine ($/cow)
Contract labor/management ($/cow)
Fuel, lube,repairs (total $)
Overhead ($/cow)
Other ($/cow)
$
$
$
Select expenses that apply
Supplemental feed (per cow)
Salt & Mineral ($/cow)
Marketing
Vet & Medicine ($/cow)
Contract labor/management ($/cow)
Fuel, lube,repairs (total $)
Overhead ($/cow)
Other ($/cow)
$
$
$
Select expenses that apply
Supplemental feed (per cow)
Salt & Mineral ($/cow)
Marketing
Vet & Medicine ($/cow)
Contract labor/management ($/cow)
Fuel, lube,repairs (total $)
Overhead ($/cow)
Other ($/cow)
$
$
$
Select expenses that apply
Supplemental feed (per cow)
Salt & Mineral ($/cow)
Marketing
Vet & Medicine ($/cow)
Contract labor/management ($/cow)
Fuel, lube,repairs (total $)
Overhead ($/cow)
Other ($/cow)
$
$
$
Select expenses that apply
Supplemental feed (per cow)
Salt & Mineral ($/cow)
Marketing
Vet & Medicine ($/cow)
Contract labor/management ($/cow)
Fuel, lube,repairs (total $)
Overhead ($/cow)
Other ($/cow)
$
$
$
Select expenses that apply
Supplemental feed (per cow)
Salt & Mineral ($/cow)
Marketing
Vet & Medicine ($/cow)
Contract labor/management ($/cow)
Fuel, lube,repairs (total $)
Overhead ($/cow)
Other ($/cow)
$
$
$
Select expenses that apply
Supplemental feed (per cow)
Salt & Mineral ($/cow)
Marketing
Vet & Medicine ($/cow)
Contract labor/management ($/cow)
Fuel, lube,repairs (total $)
Overhead ($/cow)
Other ($/cow)
$
$
$
Select expenses that apply
Supplemental feed (per cow)
Salt & Mineral ($/cow)
Marketing
Vet & Medicine ($/cow)
Contract labor/management ($/cow)
Fuel, lube,repairs (total $)
Overhead ($/cow)
Other ($/cow)
$
$
$
Select expenses that apply
Supplemental feed (per cow)
Salt & Mineral ($/cow)
Marketing
Vet & Medicine ($/cow)
Contract labor/management ($/cow)
Fuel, lube,repairs (total $)
Overhead ($/cow)
Other ($/cow)
$
$
$
Select expenses that apply
Supplemental feed (per cow)
Salt & Mineral ($/cow)
Marketing
Vet & Medicine ($/cow)
Contract labor/management ($/cow)
Fuel, lube,repairs (total $)
Overhead ($/cow)
Other ($/cow)
$
$
$
Select expenses that apply
Supplemental feed (per cow)
Salt & Mineral ($/cow)
Marketing
Vet & Medicine ($/cow)
Contract labor/management ($/cow)
Fuel, lube,repairs (total $)
Overhead ($/cow)
Other ($/cow)
$
$
$
Land lease/opportunity cost:
$
$
$
Cow ownership interest:
$
$
$
Interest on operating funds:
$
$
$
Total Expenses:
$
$
Total Revenue minus Total Expenses:
$
$
Total Costs minus Non-calf Revenue:
$
Total cost per lb of calf weaned
(adjusted by revenue sources other than calf sales and retained heifers):
$