There is
nothing more important than accurately predicting the
outcome of the cattle you are considering placing on
feed. Feed prices and markets will move and the
predictions you initially established will vary from the
final outcome. This does not diminish the value of the
forecast but instead offers a barometer with which to
compare the final results.
This
Java application provides historic default input values
based upon 10 years of history. This means seasonal
rate of gains, energy conversions, and death loss numbers
will be entered for you. The default feed cost values are
based upon current feed cost and do not reflect any
anticipated changes over the course of the feeding
period. Final breakeven numbers will be compared to
the nearest live cattle futures contract month using the
last quote from the Exchange to determine a current margin
projection.
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