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Breeding Cows Cost Study in White County Indiana
White County Indiana farmer Guy Wolverton kept a year long record on 23 breeding cows to determine feeding costs and calf production. The herd produced 20 calves and detailed feed values and pasture charges are given, with cows weighing 1220 pounds at start and 1107 pounds at finish. Calves averaged 58 pounds at spring birth and 11 over the test. calf cost calculated at 13.2 cents per pound.
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P. R. Bausman
White County
Ind
Guy Wolventon
Indiana
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