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Producers capture $14 more per head marketing calves as BVD-PI-free
New research shows taking pride in adding value nets fi nancial return
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OR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, RESEARCH SHOWS CATTLE BUYERS ARE PAYING A higher premium for calves that test negative for being persistently
infected with bovine viral diarrhea (BVD PI). According to an analysis of Superior Livestock Auction data for more
than 400,000 head marketed during 2013, producers who take pride in adding value to their cattle receive an average premium payment of $2.97 per hundredweight for BVD PI-free calves. Compared to untested calves, this translates to an additional net profi t of $14 for every 600-pound BVD PI-free calf. During the past 2 years, 88 lots of cattle sold through Superior Livestock
Auction were identifi ed as being BVD PI-free by laboratory diagnostic test- ing. Sales data for these calves were compared to results from 6,175 other lots. In 2013, the 47 lots identifi ed as being BVD PI-free brought a premium of $2.97 per hundredweight compared to non-BVD PI-tested cattle. For a 600-pound calf, this meant a $17.82 advantage. After subtracting the test- ing costs, producers netted at least $14 per head. “This shows a year-on-year increase of $3.30 per 600-pound calf —
real-world data confi rming that buyers recognize the benefi ts of pay- ing more for BVD PI-free status cattle,” says Jeff Baxter, senior product manager for Gold Standard Labs, which provides BVD PI diagnostic services.
Determining BVD-PI status quickly, easily Receiving quick-turn test results is easy, and starts by contacting your
testing laboratory of choice. Most diagnostic labs provide sample-collection supplies. Gold Standard Labs provides an ear notcher and sample vials in trays for easy shipment. It’s easy to collect a simple ear notch from each animal. Use the
provided ear notcher to collect a small “V” sample from an individual animal and drop the sample in the provided vial. Producers should use a permanent marker to label the vial with the animal’s ID (both top and side of vial). Ship samples to your testing laboratory immediately. Gold Standard
Labs provides return shipping labels with special FedEx shipping rates. Once the individually identifi ed samples are received, Gold Standard
Labs provides confi dential, same-day results via email or fax. For more information about the economic benefi ts of identifying BVD
PI-free calves, or to order BVD PI sample collection materials, contact Gold Standard Labs at 800-808-3552 or
info@bvd-pi.com.
20 The Cattleman November 2014
thecattlemanmagazine.com
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