Livestock Decision Tools

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Decision Tools
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Breakeven Cow-Q-Lator for Feeders or Cull Cows
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An Excel worksheet that calculates breakevens for feeders or cull cows.
Breeding Cost Cow-Q-Lator
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An Excel spreadsheet to estimate the cost of maintaining bulls for your herd.
Bull Value Cow-Q-Lator
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An Excel worksheet that compares value differences among bulls of the same type.
Corn Stalk Grazing Calculator                       
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An Excel worksheet for matching livestock size and numbers with corn stalk acres needed with a cost.
Cow-Calf Share Lease   Cow-Q-Lator
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An Excel worksheet that calculates an equitable share arrangement for leasing cows. The password for this spreadsheet is "cow" if prompt to use one.
Cow-Calf Cost Cow-Q-Lator
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An Excel worksheet that calculates the cost of raising one calf.
Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator
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An Excel worksheet with Examples comparing the cost of TDN and Crude Protein in different feeds considering transportation and handling costs with losses. It also calculates the feed needed and total cost given herd size and days fed.
Value of Standing Forage Tool
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This tool was developed to help producers determine the value of standing forage in the field.