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| Amosson, Stephen H.; Dietrich, Raymond A.; Talpaz, Hovav; Hopkin, John A.. |
| This paper analyzes policy implications arising from the National Brucellosis Technical Commission Study. A systems simulation model was designed to estimate physical losses resulting from alternative bovine brucellosis programs. Changes in benefits, costs, level of infection and net benefits were calculated by program alternatives for determining economic and epidemiologic implications. Results indicate all alternative programs considered yield positive net benefits and reduce the prevalence of the disease. The results imply a need for further research to determine a program that is both epidemiologically and economically optimal. |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Livestock Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 1981 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/32073 |
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| Farris, Donald E.; Dietrich, Raymond A.; Ward, J.B.. |
| The general objective of this study was to evaluate the economics of alternative technologies, systems and methods of fabricating and marketing retail packaged beef. A national beef distribution model (VAL-ADD) was developed and used to compare the economics of various case-ready systems with the conventional system of fabricating beef in the back room of the retail store. The VAL-ADD model identifies beef price premiums and/or discounts by packaging system for each of 30 regional distribution routes within the contiguous United States. In addition it estimates the competitive advantage of regions in central packaging. The Central and Southern Plains areas have a competitive advantage in producing prepackaged retail beef and retailers with high labor costs... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness. |
| Ano: 1992 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/27541 |
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