Title: Calculate the cost of a livestock operation.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Raising and Managing Livestock

Calculation should include

- determining the income and operational and fixed costs of a livestock enterprise
- preparing a livestock enterprise budget
- analyzing a livestock enterprise budget for strengths and weaknesses
- comparing the budget to local, state, and national averages or standards.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What components make up the total cost of a livestock operation?
- What is the average cost of a dairy cattle operation in your area? A poultry operation? A beef cattle operation?