DSD 6.9 | Surplus calves are a perishable commodity

Dairy Science Digest

DSD 6.9 | Surplus calves are a perishable commodity

This robust beef market is having a direct impact on the bottom line of dairy calf buyers and possesses the ability to radically impact dairymen’s bottom line long term through low all milk prices. This month we talk to researcher Dr. Sam Locke from The Ohio State University about a survey launched to help better understand the workings of the current calf buyers, jockeys and marketers.

All sectors of this parallel and complementary production stream must work together for the dairy industry to generate a stronger, longer - lasting foothold in the beef industry. If done well through this opportunity, the dairy surplus calf market will establish a foothold in the beef supply chain. Listen in to hear insightful quotes from these Midwest calf buyers to help maximize your operation’s innate revenue stream.

Topics of discussion

1:06 Paper Title: Understanding
1:40 Introduction of Dr. Sam Locke
2:39 Description of research participants who were being interviewed
3:42 Description of operations
5:07 What are surplus calves
6:09 Percent of Beef on Dairy vs. Holstein calves
7:10 Date of survey / market effect on responses
8:12 Themes of responses
9:36 Number one issue: Long distance transporting
11:31 Gathering calves – the route
12:42 Policies around calf transport in Canada
14:56 Premiums for ideal serum values
16:28 Expert advice needed
18:52 Opinions on vertical integration
21:33 Long term contributions to the beef industry going forward
22:39 Health challenges – consider vaccination
23:54 What do you want “boots on the ground” dairymen to learn from this project?
24:52 Budget impacts
Featured Article: Understanding challenges and strengths in the post–dairy farm surplus calf value chain: An interview study

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