The total cost of rearing a heifer on Dutch dairy farms: calculated versus perceived cost

Conclusion Most Dutch farmers in the study underestimated the total cost of rearing. The Jonkos economic tool has the advantage that herd-specific information can be entered as input values. The output of the tool can improve the awareness of farmers about the total costs of rearing. This awareness can lead to a higher priority of young stock rearing and consequently to an improved quality of young stock rearing.
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research