Cow-Calf Corner
Summary of Oklahoma Cow-calf SPA Measures
by Net Income Quartiles (1991-1996)
 
SPA Performance Measure          Top 25%   2nd 25%   3rd 25%  Low 25%  Average 
 
  Calving Percent                               92.6           90.3       89.8           80.5         88.5
  Weaning Percent                             88.6           85.1       82.7           75.5         83.2 
  Average Wean Weight                   519.1          538.3     519.4        531.9        523.0 
  Pounds Weaned 
  per cow exposed to breeding          458.2          454.8     438.8        431.0        442.9
 

This summary of 36 Oklahoma cow/calf herds participating in the SPA (Standardized Performance Analysis) program illustrates the relative importance of reproduction compared to weaning weight as a factor predicting profitability.
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