MODELING EXTENSIVE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: AN APPLICATION TO SHEEP PRODUCTION IN KAZAKHSTAN

Howitt, Richard E.; Kobayashi, Mimako; Jarvis, Lovell S.; Laca, Emilio A.

MODELING EXTENSIVE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: AN APPLICATION TO SHEEP PRODUCTION IN KAZAKHSTAN

Howitt, Richard E. ; Kobayashi, Mimako ; Jarvis, Lovell S. ; Laca, Emilio A.

A stochastic dynamic programming model for extensive livestock systems is developed. The model optimizes sales/retention decisions when future forage production, which affects animal performance and hence profitability, is uncertain. The model is applied to sheep production in Kazakhstan to evaluate policy alternatives.

Subject(s):

Livestock Production/Industries

Issue Date:

2003

Publication Type:

Conference Paper/ Presentation

Record Identifier:

https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/21968

PURL Identifier:

http://purl.umn.edu/21968

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