Question: ing calves for 101 days on a diet containing: Corn silage at 13.56 lb of DM / day + protein supplement at 3.69 lb of
ing calves for 101 days on a diet containing: Corn silage at 13.56 lb of DM / day + protein supplement at 3.69 lb of DM / day. On October 16, the initial calf body weight (BW) upon arrival was 614.65 lb, and the price paid was $404.72/CWT. It is expected that animals will have shrunk ADG of 2.26 lb. After backgrounding period, projected sale price is $375.11/CWT. Assuming an overall cost of gain (COG) of $1.23/lb, what would be the breakeven selling price for these steers ($/CWT)? (Use 4 decimals for your answer)
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