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THE VALUE OF PRECONDITIONING PROGRAMS IN BEEF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
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Net returns to feeding were calculated for preconditioning. The added value to cattle feeders, without accounting for death loss, from purchasing preconiditioned calves over calves of unknown origin is 46.83/headand49.54/head for the CPH and GT calves, respectively. As a result, a feedlot operator could pay 8.50/cwtand9.00/cwt more per 550 pound CPH and GT feeder calves, respectively, and still maintain the same level of profit.Livestock Production/Industries,