"Standardized Performance Analysis (SPA) has shown the economic disadvantage
of owning less than 100 cows. Data consisting of 200,000 cows from 20
different states has shown a net return of a negative $38.02/cow in herds with less than 50 cows and a net return of only $28.21/cow in herds of 50 to 99 cows. These returns could be greatly improved with better marketing
alternatives. Of course there are exceptions, but in general, small-scale
producers are hurting."
of owning less than 100 cows. Data consisting of 200,000 cows from 20
different states has shown a net return of a negative $38.02/cow in herds with less than 50 cows and a net return of only $28.21/cow in herds of 50 to 99 cows. These returns could be greatly improved with better marketing
alternatives. Of course there are exceptions, but in general, small-scale
producers are hurting."