Table 6.
Summary statistics for animal performance, carcass traits, and economic outcomes for the 18 animals that died due to BRD
| Variable | N | Mean | SD | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-weight, kg/animal | 18 | 434.8 | 48.71 | 328.0 | 492.0 |
| Days on feed at death | 18 | 41 | 20.8 | 14 | 82 |
| ADG to first pull, kg/animal/day | 18 | −1.5 | 3.17 | −10.0 | 2.9 |
| Purchase value, $/animal | 18 | 1,403.46 | 154.016 | 1,064.88 | 1,627.11 |
| Feed cost, $/animal | 18 | 94.14 | 46.128 | 31.33 | 178.13 |
| BRD treatment costs, $/animal | 18 | 74.21 | 37.678 | 5.70 | 123.34 |
| Direct cost to death, $/animal | 18 | 1,638.46 | 1,90.817 | 1,333.75 | 1,929.98 |
| Body removal costs, $/animal1 | 18 | 60.00 | 0 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Net loss at death, $/animal2 | 18 | −1,647.53 | 190.981 | −1,939.65 | −1,334.85 |
1Body removal cost: Average cost of body removal per animal. Estimated at AU$60/mortality according to time and labor units required.
2Net loss at death includes losses associated with purchase price of animal, induction, transport, feed, yardage, treatment, and body removal costs. Induction costs were AUD$7.30/animal. Transport costs were calculated using a flat load rate of AU$635/load with a load weight limit of 35,500 kg/load. Yardage costs were approximately AUD$1.05/animal/d.