An Economic Appraisal

Authors

  • J. F. Cote Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
  • L. W. Barfoot Canfarm Data System, Canada Department of Agriculture

Abstract

There have been many reports in the veterinary literature over recent years regarding the economic benefits to the dairyman of prearranged herd health programs. It is not the purpose of this talk to review all these reports but perhaps they could be best summarized by two general characteristics; a tremendous variation in the claims made and a lack of sound economic information to support these claims.

This paper will report on an economic appraisal of one dairy herd health program.

The details of the herd health program itself have been previously described (3). The details of the economic appraisal are available in the scientific literature (1,2). Therefore, this presentation will highlight some of the more important features through a series of tables.

Cover image of the Proceedings of the 5th Annual Convention: Dr. Francis Fox (left), president, discussing the convention with Dr. Ben Harrington (center), president-elect, and Dr. Lee Allenstein (right), local arrangements chairman.

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Published

1972-12-13

Issue

1972

Section

Prearranged Herd Health Programs (Dairy)