Minfeng Tang, N. Thompson, C. Boyer, N. Widmar, T. Stewart, D. Lofgren, Nick Minton
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Abstract
Past attempts to price bull attributes have relied on static marginal valuations due to crosssectional data limitations. This analysis investigates if bull buyers’ marginal valuations of Angus bull attributes have changed over time using 17 years of bull auction data from Indiana. Results indicate statistically significant time effects on some traits (e.g., ribeye area, percent intermuscular fat, ribeye area expected progeny difference [EPD], and maternal milk EPD). Not all of these effects align with prior expectations. Nonetheless, results have important implications for the beef industry in terms of signaling quality ques and incorporating proven information in the form of EPDs.
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