Effects of combining value-added programs on sale prices of calf lots sold through the Superior Livestock Auction

IF 1.4 Q3 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE

Applied Animal Science Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI:10.15232/aas.2024-02638

V. Horton , G.T. Tonsor , J.P. Hutcheson , N. Cernicchiaro , L.M. Horton , D.G. Renter

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Abstract

Objective

(1) Estimate sale prices of calf lots sold through the Superior Livestock Auction (SLA) with differ- ent combinations of value-added program claims (COM- BO), and (2) compare results from 2 models for estimating prices.

Materials and Methods

Data included lots of heifers, steers, or mixed-sex calves, averaging 113 to 365 kg, sold from US$50 to $300/45.4 kg, containing 5 to 5,000 home- raised, nonbreeding animals of US origin. Holstein and Holstein-mixed breed, and feeder lots were excluded. Sale channels included country page, internet, private treaty, or video sales. Linear mixed models estimated effects of value-added programs (VAP) for vaccination protocols (VAC24, VAC34(+), VAC45(+), VAC60; full descriptions of each of these Superior Livestock Auction protocols can be found at https://superiorlivestock.com/value-added-programs), non-hormone-treated cattle (NHTC), Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), and Global Animal Partner- ship (GAP), on sale prices, controlling for sex, weight, region, and sale month.

Results and Discussion

Data from 12,158 calf lots sold through SLA in 2019 and 2020 were analyzed. Prices were significantly associated with VAP combina- tion, but dependent on sex (sex × COMBO). Region and weight also significantly affected sale prices. Calf lots with VAC45, NHTC, with or without BQA, and GAP received the highest prices, whereas VAC24 only, VAC34 only, and VAC34 with BQA (no NHTC or GAP) received equal or lower prices than no VAP, regardless of sex. Both regres- sion models supported similar interpretations when con- sidering these specific VAP combinations.

Implications and Applications

Understanding the marginal impacts of VAP combinations may help produc- ers make informed decisions for profitable management and marketing strategies. Producers should consider whether expected VAP premiums outweigh added costs.

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结合增值方案对通过优质牲畜拍卖出售的小牛批次销售价格的影响

目的(1)估计不同增值程序索赔（COM- BO）组合下通过优质牲畜拍卖（SLA）出售的小牛批的销售价格，(2)比较两种估计价格模型的结果。资料和方法资料包括大量小母牛、阉牛或雌雄混合的小牛，平均体重113至365公斤，每45.4公斤售价50至300美元，其中包括5至5000头美国本土饲养的非繁殖动物。排除荷斯坦和荷斯坦混合品种，以及饲养小区。销售渠道包括国家网页、互联网、私人条约或视频销售。线性混合模型估计了增值程序（VAP）对疫苗接种方案的影响(VAC24, VAC34(+), VAC45(+), VAC60；这些高级牲畜拍卖协议的详细描述可在以下网站找到：https://superiorlivestock.com/value-added-programs)、非激素处理牛（NHTC）、牛肉质量保证（BQA）和全球动物合作伙伴（GAP），包括销售价格、性别、体重、地区和销售月份的控制。结果和讨论分析了2019年和2020年通过SLA销售的12,158头小牛的数据。价格与VAP组合显著相关，但依赖于性别（性别× COMBO）。地区和重量也显著影响销售价格。含有VAC45、NHTC、有或没有BQA和GAP的小牛批次获得最高的价格，而只有VAC24、只有VAC34和只有BQA（没有NHTC或GAP）的VAC34的价格与没有VAP的价格相同或更低，不分性别。当考虑这些特定的VAP组合时，两种回归模型都支持类似的解释。含义和应用了解VAP组合的边际影响可以帮助生产商为盈利管理和营销策略做出明智的决策。生产商应考虑预期的VAP溢价是否大于增加的成本。

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