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Packer Feeding of Cattle - Hardcover

Arnold Lyle Aspelin

 
9780366452422: Packer Feeding of Cattle

Synopsis

This book investigates the extent to which meatpackers feed cattle and its significance for the livestock and meat industry. It delves into growth trends, locational patterns, and analyses the market impact of packer feeding. The author examines theoretical pricing models to demonstrate how a packer's feeding practices can influence local market prices. The book explores how variations in market structure, from highly competitive to oligopsonistic, affect pricing dynamics. By analysing a specific market, the author provides insights into the potential price effects of packer feeding, including exploitation of market power and the impact on independent feeders. Ultimately, this book highlights the tension between the vertical integration of meat production and the preservation of traditional agricultural enterprise and market competition.

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9780365762744: Packer Feeding of Cattle

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ISBN 10:  0365762741 ISBN 13:  9780365762744
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024
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