Economic Impact of Milk Production in the State of New Mexico

Cabrera, Víctor E.; Hagevoort, G. Robert; Solís, Daniel; Kirksey, R. E.; Diemer, Joel A.

doi:10.3168/jds.2007-0791

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“…The staffing ratio, relating to the total number of animals, might reflect a more intensive form of farming. With 94 animals per staff member on VHHM farms and 84 animals per staff member on non-VHHM farms, the results of this study are in the range of the staffing ratio of US farms, where values between 80 and 100 animals per employee have been described ( 55 – 57 ). Regardless of participation in VHHM, our study found that with each additional animal per staff member, BTSCC increased by 300 cells/mL of milk.…”

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confidence: 84%

Impact of Veterinary Herd Health Management on German Dairy Farms: Effect of Participation on Farm Performance

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German dairy farming has intensified markedly in recent years, and the demand for Veterinary Herd Health Management (VHHM) is rising. To protect farms from epidemics, ensure food safety, and prevent developing of antibiotic resistance, VHHM has been anchored in EU law since April 2021. Via an online survey, distributed by different farmers' organizations, dairy farmers were asked about the cooperation with their veterinarian. The aim was to evaluate farm performance as a function of participation in VHHM. From 216 analyzed questionnaires, 106 respondents participated in VHHM. Results showed that farmers who make use of VHHM and consult their veterinarian in decision-making frequently have the highest 305-day milk yield (305dMY), the lowest bulk tank somatic cell counts, and the lowest age at first calving (AFC). However, these farmers tended to have higher replacement rates and a higher mortality of cows in the period up to 60 days in milk (MORT60DIM). Furthermore, respondents who defined VHHM as “evaluation of herd data, strategic planning” had the highest 305dMY compared with those who defined VHHM through one of the different options given (“pregnancy checks and support in reproduction”/“problem solving”). In the multifactorial regression model, VHHM participating farms had a 660-kg higher 305dMY and 1 month less in AFC, compared with farms not participating in VHHM. However, within the VHHM participants, no association between VHHM practices and performance parameters was found. Further research is needed, to find out if tailored advice of the VHHM approach may show effect herein.

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Impact of Veterinary Herd Health Management on German Dairy Farms: Effect of Participation on Farm Performance

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“…Milk production is labor intensive and requires skilled individuals to support animal husbandry and milk processing needs [14]. However, skilled labor is expensive and often unavailable or at a high turnover rate in rural areas of the country [15]. Therefore, farm owners and producers often take on and prioritize key management areas for the farm such as animal care and management [16], under which euthanasia would fall.…”

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Determination of Dairy Cattle Euthanasia Criteria and Analysis of Barriers to Humane Euthanasia in the United States: Dairy Producer Surveys and Focus Groups

Wagner

Cramer

Fowler

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There are currently no clear guidelines in the US and some other countries regarding euthanasia decision making timelines for dairy cattle that become injured or ill to the extent that recovery is unlikely or impossible. Our study aimed to identify decision making criteria and the most common factors considered when making and carrying out euthanasia decisions. Dairy producers were recruited to participate in a mailed survey (Part I, 307 completed surveys were returned) or in one of three focus groups (Part II, 8–10 producers/group, n = 24). Part I (survey): Farm owners were most commonly responsible for on-farm euthanasia and most respondents would treat and monitor compromised cattle for a majority of 15 health conditions. Responses were highly variable; for example, 6.3% and 11.7% of respondents would never euthanize a non-ambulatory cow or calf, respectively. Part II (focus groups): Three main themes (animal, human, and farm operation) were identified from discussion which focused primarily on animal welfare (16% of the discussion) and human psychology (16%). Participants expressed a desire to eliminate animal suffering by euthanizing, alongside a wide range of emotional states. Development of specific standards for euthanasia is a critical next step and more research is needed to understand the human emotions surrounding euthanasia decision making.

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“…Although economic impact studies have been conducted of the conventional dairy sector (Deller, 2007;Neibergs and Holland, 2007;Cabrera et al, 2008; Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and the Department of Agriculture, 2009), few studies have examined either the economic value of organic dairy farms or compared the relative economic impacts of conventional and organic dairy farm production systems. The objective of the study is to answer 2 specific questions that address these issues.…”

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The economic value of organic dairy farms in Vermont and Minnesota

O’Hara

Parsons

2013

Journal of Dairy Science

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This study quantifies the overall economic values of organic dairy farms in Vermont and Minnesota and estimates the economic impacts of organic dairy farm sales relative to an equivalent level of sales from conventional dairy farms in those states. This question is of interest because the development of the organic dairy sector has allowed some farms that likely would not have remained in the conventional dairy business to continue being economically viable as organic dairy farms. Thus, these sales provide an economic impact in regions when this milk is exported to nonproducing regions. Organic and conventional dairy farm financial data in Vermont and Minnesota were collected and assembled to develop dairy farm production functions by region and dairy type. These production functions were then used in state-level input-output models to calculate economic impacts. The opportunity costs of organic dairy farm production were also estimated by comparing the relative statewide economic impacts of organic and conventional dairy farms if both experience a hypothetical 5-million-dollar increase in sales. Between 2008 and 2010, Vermont's 180 organic dairy farms annually contributed $76.3 million in output (the value of an industry's production within the state), 808 jobs, $34.1 million in gross state product, and $26.3 million in labor income to Vermont's economy. Between 2009 and 2011, Minnesota's 114 organic dairy farms annually contributed $77.7 million in output, 552 jobs, $32.1 million in gross state product, and $21 million in labor income to Minnesota's economy. In Vermont, organic dairy farm sales revenue would result in greater state-wide impacts of 3% in output, 39% in labor income, 33% in gross state product, and 46% in employment relative to the impacts from an equivalent level of sales revenue to conventional dairy farms. In Minnesota, these economic impacts are 4, 9, 11, and 12% greater, respectively, for organic dairy farms relative to conventional dairy farms. This study concludes that organic dairy farms may contribute more to the local economy than average and similar-size conventional dairy farms in the Northeast and Upper Midwest and that organic dairy farm milk production supports economic development in rural communities.

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Economic Impact of Milk Production in the State of New Mexico

Cited by 13 publications

References 8 publications

Impact of Veterinary Herd Health Management on German Dairy Farms: Effect of Participation on Farm Performance

Impact of Veterinary Herd Health Management on German Dairy Farms: Effect of Participation on Farm Performance

Determination of Dairy Cattle Euthanasia Criteria and Analysis of Barriers to Humane Euthanasia in the United States: Dairy Producer Surveys and Focus Groups

The economic value of organic dairy farms in Vermont and Minnesota

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