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This comprehensive review from Elanco Animal Health provides valuable insights into the performance of North American feedlots between 2007 and 2012. Covering steers and heifers weighing 500-899 pounds across four regions—Central Plains, High Plains, North Plains, and Midwest—this analysis includes data from 439 feedyards that closed 236,398 lots. Key metrics such as mortality rates, veterinary medicine charges, and costs of gain are discussed, along with answers to frequently asked questions about calf health. This document serves as a critical benchmark for stakeholders in the animal health and agriculture sectors.
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Performance by Region2007–2012 H1 Review Elanco Animal Health Elanco data on file through AgSpan 2007-2012 Benchmark database
Benchmark Database Analysis • Criteria for evaluation • Lots closed from January 2007 – June 2012 • Data from four regions: Central Plains, High Plains, North Plains and Midwest • Steers and heifers only • In weights from 500-899 pounds • Demographics • 439 feedyards • 236,398 lots closed • 34,565,930 head closed • 18,109,922 head of steers (52%) • 16,456,008 head of heifers (48%)
North American Feedlot Regions CANADA Northwest North Plains Midwest Central Plains High Plains Southwest South Texas MEXICO
Placement Weight500-899 lb Heifers & Steers Combined by Region H1 only
Total Mortality500-899 lb Heifers & Steers by Region H1 only
Veterinary Medicine Charges 500-899 lb Heifers & Steers by Region H1 only
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions 10. Why did that calf die?
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions 10. Why did that calf die? • What is a “Super Bug”?
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions 10. Why did that calf die? • What is a “Super Bug”? 8. Should I PI Test my calves?
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions 10. Why did that calf die? • What is a “Super Bug”? • Should I PI Test my calves? 7. What kind of mineral do I need to use?
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions 10. Why did that calf die? • What is a “Super Bug”? • Should I PI Test my calves? • What kind of mineral do I need to use? 6. What antibiotics are working the best?
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions 10. Why did that calf die? • What is a “Super Bug”? • Should I PI Test my calves? • What kind of mineral do I need to use? • What antibiotics are working the best? 5. What Vaccine should I use?
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions 10. Why did that calf die? • What is a “Super Bug”? • Should I PI Test my calves? • What kind of mineral do I need to use? • What antibiotics are working the best? • What Vaccine should I use? 4. How many times should I vaccinate?
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions 10. Why did that calf die? • What is a “Super Bug”? • Should I PI Test my calves? • What kind of mineral do I need to use? • What antibiotics are working the best? • What Vaccine should I use? • How many times should I vaccinate? • I vaccinated my calves, why did they get sick?
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions 10. Why did that calf die? • What is a “Super Bug”? • Should I PI Test my calves? • What kind of mineral do I need to use? • What antibiotics are working the best? • What Vaccine should I use? • How many times should I vaccinate? • I vaccinated my calves, why did they get sick? 2. Do I need to wean my calves?
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions 10. Why did that calf die? • What is a “Super Bug”? • Should I PI Test my calves? • What kind of mineral do I need to use? • What antibiotics are working the best? • What Vaccine should I use? • How many times should I vaccinate? • I vaccinated my calves, why did they get sick? • Do I need to wean my calves? 1. How much more are my vaccinated/weaned calves worth?
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