Ranch ID:

COW/CALF PRODUCTION
Projected Costs and Returns


(Projections for planning purposes only; update blue cells with your ranch information )
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SYSTEM ASSUMPTIONS
Exposed cows: (number)
Cow replacement rate (%): % (input percents as whole numbers; example 12.0)
Cow death loss (%): %
Pregnancy loss (%): %
Calving loss (%): %
Calf death loss (%): %
Heifers retained (%): % (for expansion)
Cow purchase/raise cost ($): $
Livestock interest rate (%): % (actual/opportunity rate)
Oper. expenses int. rate (%): % (actual/opportunity rate)
Steer calf price ($): $ (per cwt)
Heifer calf price ($): $ (per cwt)
Cull cow price ($): $ (per cwt)
Cull bull price ($): $ (per cwt)

REVENUE Weight (lbs) Number (head) Per exp cow Total herd




Steer calf sales: $ $
Heifer calf sales: $ $
Cull cow sales: $ $
Cull bull sales: $ $
Retained heifers: $ $
Other non-calf: $ $

Total revenue: $ $

EXPENSES # of Units Unit cost Per exp cow Total herd




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Hay: $ $ $
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Land lease/opportunity cost: $ $ $
Cow ownership interest: $ $ $
Interest on operating funds: $ $ $

Total Expenses: $ $
Total Revenue minus Total Expenses: $ $
Total Costs minus Non-calf Revenue: $
Total cost per lb of calf weaned
(adjusted by revenue sources other than calf sales and retained heifers):
$