The custom feeding charges vary between cattle feeding operations. Primarily, two methods are used by custom feedlot cattle operations. One method is to charge a yardage fee of so much per head per day. Another method is to charge extra …
What would the typical rental rate be for a cattle facility that is 50 x 140 feet? This shed would be used to house 500 pounders to finish steers.
There may be a couple of approaches to your question. Without seeing the facility and design, it is possible only to estimate a rental value of 5% of the annual cost. It is probably worth between $5 to $15 per …
What are typical values for the higher heating value of manure scraped from cattle feedyard surfaces?
The higher heating value of manure scraped from cattle feedyard surfaces depends primarily on its ash and moisture content. If the manure’s ash and water were completely removed with only the combustible fraction remaining as a residue, that (primarily organic) …
I am leasing a small feedlot. I provide water, electricity, taxes, insurance, depreciation and maintenance of the lot. The lessee cares for and feeds his cows and removes the manure. What is a fair charge per head, per month for this arrangement?
What is important here is that a fair arrangement be made. What is fair is whatever you to agree to; however, it should not favor one of the parties over the other.
In general, yardage costs are variable from locations. …