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Production and Profitability Responses to Alternative Protein Sources and Levels in Broiler Rations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

Ecio F. Costa ,
Bill R. Miller ,
Jack E. Houston  and
Gene M. Pesti
Ecio F. Costa
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia
Bill R. Miller
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia
Jack E. Houston
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia
Gene M. Pesti
Affiliation:
Poultry Science Department, University of Georgia
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Abstract

Profitability of using alternative protein sources in broiler feed is investigated through the development of a two-stage mathematical program that optimizes broiler production. A case study of peanut meal vs. soybean meal is examined. Value of marginal product concepts incorporated in this model permit analysis of demand adjustments before decisions on the production process occur. Given reported input and output prices, results indicate that soybean meal is generally more profitable than peanut meal. Peanut meal can be more profitable at higher dietary protein levels fed to broilers processed into whole carcass or at relatively higher prices for soybean meal.

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maximum profitpeanut mealsoybean mealvalue of marginal productQ17
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Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics , Volume 33 , Issue 3 , December 2001 , pp. 567 - 581
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Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 2001

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