Each time a cow is not bred during a 21-day heat cycle, it can cost up to 39 lbs of weaning weight (assuming an average daily gain on calves of 1.85 lbs/day). The BCRC Value of Calving Distribution Calculator allows beef cattle producers to see what their current calving distribution is, and what the impact on their revenue would be if they move to the industry target of 60-25-10-5, or a condensed breeding season of three cycles.
Value of Calving Distribution Calculator
Instructions:
Enter your own information into the yellow cells
REMEMBER:
This calculator only considers the increase in revenue from weaning an increased number of heavy calves due to the increased number of calves born in the first and second cycles. Costs incurred to achieve a tighter calving season and value from retaining cows in the herd are not included in the calculator.