Fly control ROI, production loss estimation, cooling system ROI, feed cost optimization, and herd health economics β powered by USDA ARS animal agriculture research and NASS price data.
Current USDA NASS livestock, dairy, and feed commodity prices. Auto-populates milk/cattle price in Fly Control Comparison (SF13-E.001), commodity price in Production Loss Estimator (SF13-E.002), and feed cost in Feed Cost Optimizer (SF13-E.004).
Source: USDA NASS. Monthly price estimates. Reference values β verify with current market prices for financial decisions.
USDA ERS livestock cost of production data including feed costs, veterinary expenses, and animal values by production class. Auto-populates feed cost (SF13-E.004 fo-feed-cost), animal value (SF13-E.005 hh-animal-value), and intervention cost benchmarks.
Source: USDA ERS Cattle & Beef and Livestock Cost & Returns reports.
Compares annual production loss against intervention cost for all control strategies across production systems. Identifies the highest-ROI intervention path for your operation.
Tip: Use these benchmarks to pre-populate SF13-E.001 through E.005 for a complete economic analysis of your operation.
Compare net present value and cost-effectiveness of fly control strategies β zebra striping, insecticides, pour-ons, fly traps, and integrated approaches. Uses USDA ARS and extension economic benchmarks.
Quantify the annual dollar value of production losses attributable to fly pressure and heat stress. Covers milk yield reduction, average daily gain loss, and reproductive performance impacts.
Compare the investment cost of cooling systems (fans, sprinklers, shade structures, tunnel ventilation) against the annual production loss avoided. Calculates payback period and 5-year NPV.
Calculate feed cost per unit of gain or production and identify the cost impact of FCR changes. Benchmarks against USDA ERS livestock cost of production data and identifies savings from improved feed efficiency.
Calculate the return on investment for herd health programs including vaccination, parasite control, fly management, and biosecurity protocols. Compares intervention cost against mortality, morbidity, and production loss reduction.