scholarly journals A bio-economic simulation study on the association between key performance indicators and pluck lesions in Irish farrow-to-finish pig farms

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Adriana Calderón Díaz ◽  
Maria Rodrigues da Costa ◽  
Laurence Shalloo ◽  
Jarkko K. Niemi ◽  
Finola Catherine Leonard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Monte Carlo Sampling ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Production Model ◽  
Lower Probability ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Model Risk ◽  
Net Profit

Abstract Background Pluck lesions are associated with decreased performance in grower-finisher pigs, but their economic impact needs to be further investigated. This study aimed to identify the main pluck lesions and the cut-off value for their prevalence, associated with changes in average daily gain (ADG) during the wean-to-finish period, to simulate their effects on economic performance of farrow-to-finish farms. Pigs (n = 162 ± 51.9 per farm) from 56 farrow-to-finish farms were inspected at slaughter and the prevalence of enzootic pneumonia-like lesions, pleurisy, lung scars, abscesses, pericarditis, and liver milk spots was estimated. For each farm, annual performance indicators were obtained. Regression trees analysis (RTA) was used to identify pluck lesions and to estimate cut-off values for their prevalence associated with changes in ADG. Different scenarios were simulated as per RTA results and economic and risk analyses were performed using the Teagasc Pig Production Model. Risk analysis was performed by Monte Carlo sampling using the Microsoft Excel add-in @Risk with 10,000 iterations. Results Pleurisy and lung scars were the main lesions associated with changes in ADG. Three scenarios were simulated based on RTA results: a 728 sow farrow-to-finish farm with prevalence of i) pleurisy < 25% and lung scars < 8% (LPLSC; ADG = 760 g); ii) pleurisy < 25% and lung scar ≥8% (LPHSC; ADG = 725 g) and iii) pleurisy ≥25% (HP; ADG = 671 g). The economic analysis showed increased feed and dead animals for disposal costs, and lower sales in the HP and LPHSC scenarios than in the LPLSC scenario; thereby reducing gross margin and net profit. Results from the risk analysis showed lower probability of reaching any given level of profit in the HP scenario compared with the LPHSC and LPLSC scenarios. Conclusion Under the conditions of this study, higher prevalence of pleurisy and lung scars were associated with decreased ADG during the grower-finisher period and with lower economic return in the simulated farms. These results highlight the economic benefits and importance of preventing and/or controlling respiratory disease.

Economic Benefits of Protected Vegetable Cultivation by the Farmers Trained by KVK Jalandhar

2020 ◽  
pp. 487-491
Keyword(s):  
Total Sample ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
Graduate Level ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Development Officers ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Vegetable Cultivation

The study was undertaken to examine the economic benefits of protected vegetable cultivation. A total sample of 200 respondents practicing protected vegetable cultivation was selected from Jalandhar district from which 150 respondents were trained by KVK Jalandhar and the remaining 50 respondents were non-trainees. The findings concluded that 42.0 percent of trainees and 38.0 percent of non-trainees were in the age group of 39-52 years. It was revealed that 19.3 percent of trainees had a graduate level of education while 20.0 percent of non-trainees had a middle level of education. It was found that 66.0 percent of trainees and 54.0 percent of non-trainees had medium landholding. The majority of trainees (78.6 percent) and non-trainees (86 percent) had farming as an occupation. Most of the trainees and non-trainees contacted horticulture development officers. It was concluded that 32.6 percent of trainees procured seed or seedling from private firms whereas 40.0 percent of non-trainees procured seed or seedling from fellow farmers. The trainees obtained higher yield and net profit than non-trainees from all sample vegetable crops.

scholarly journals Comparative evaluation of economic benefits of adopters and non-adopters of improved fish production technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-247
Author(s):  
S. S Ashley-Dejo ◽  
O. J. Olaoye ◽  
O. A. Adelaja
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Fish Production ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Production Technologies

This study assessed the Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, budgetary analysis profitability ratios and inferential statistics. The study revealed that a Significant level of profit obtained from the study is evidence that adopters had more profit than non-adopters. comparative evaluation of economic benefits of adopters and nonadopters of improved fish production technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected with the aid of structured interview schedule administered to 222 active fish farmers using purposive and simple random sampling procedure. dopters of improved fish production technologies earned mean revenue of N4,873,521.29 with gross margin of N2,376,616.36 while non-adopters earned N3,347,719.08 with gross margin of N1,432,805.00. The results showed Benefit Cost Ratio (1.69 and 1.49), Rate of Return on Investment (0.69 and 0.49), Gross Revenue ratio (0.59 and 0.67), Expenses Structure Ratio (0.15 and 0.17) and Net Profit Margin (0.41 and 0.33) for both the adopters and non-adopters. There was a significant association between adoption of improved technologies and sex, educational level, occupation and marital status. Also, there was a significant relationship between adoption of improved technology and age, years of experience and house hold size. There was a significant difference between the profit level of adopters and non-adopters of improved technologies.

Mission statements exposed

2003 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 255-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahir Sufi ◽  
Howard Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Mission Statements ◽  
Financial Success ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Management Literature ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Annual Turnover

In the strategic management literature mission statements are said to be an inseparable part of corporate strategy. It has been argued that they have an impact on the performance of the organization, yet the evidence is unclear. This study is an investigation into the relationship between the financial success of hospitality enterprises and their mission statements. Mission statements of 30 top hospitality enterprises were evaluated. This sample is of significance as it represents some of the largest corporations, and about 200 of the largest brands in the hospitality industry. The mission statements were scored and these scores were tested for correlation with three financial performance indicators. The results indicated that while there was a statistically significant correlation between the mission statements and the annual turnover, there was no significant correlation with the net profit margin or the return on equity. The article concludes by considering how firms may improve their performance by better managing their mission statements.

scholarly journals Business Model Risk Analysis: Predicting the Probability of Business Network Profitability

2013 ◽  
pp. 118-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pontus Johnson ◽  
Maria Eugenia Iacob ◽  
Margus Välja ◽  
Marten van Sinderen ◽  
Christer Magnusson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Business Network ◽  
Model Risk

Enhancing project performance by developing multiple regression analysis and risk analysis models for interface

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (11) ◽  
pp. 929-944 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nesreen Weshah ◽  
Wael El-Ghandour ◽  
Lynne Cowe Falls ◽  
George Jergeas
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Interface Problems ◽  
Interface Problem ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Analysis Models

Interface management (IM) is a main factor in the success of construction projects. The failure to correctly manage interfaces impacts a project’s performance measurements, such as scope control and schedule. Using Alberta’s data, collected using a web questionnaire from a large group of experienced industry experts, three phases are conducted in this research. The first identifies the top ten interface problems that affect IM. The second phase includes enhancing project performance by developing and applying multiple regression analysis models between the underlying interface problem factors and the project performance indicators. The last phase includes measuring the severity of the impact of each IM problem to develop an IM risk analysis model. The results of the multiple regression models indicate that the interface problems caused by the “technical engineering and site issues factor”, the “bidding and contracting factor”, and the “information factor” were the strongest influences on the schedule and cost project performance indicators. The results will assist engineers, architects, and others in analyzing and predicting the project performance. This will in turn serve to minimize project delay and cost and reduce conflict among project participants.

Are high lupin seeding rates more risky in the Western Australian wheatbelt?

2003 ◽  
Vol 43 (9) ◽  
pp. 1137 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. O'Connell ◽  
D. J. Pannell ◽  
R. J. French
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Risk Aversion ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Expected Profit ◽  
Risk Averse ◽  
Seeding Rate ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
High Yields ◽  
Western Australian

A seeding rate aimed at establishing 45 plants/m2 has been the long-standing recommendation for lupin crops in Western Australia. However, contrary to recommendations, many farmers in low rainfall areas of the state use a seeding rate that results in densities as low as 25–30 plants/m2, claiming that these rates give more reliable yields. Current recommendations for optimal lupin seeding rates are based solely on maximisation of expected profit and risk preferences have not been considered. The present study tested the hypothesis that optimal lupin seeding rates are lower if the farmer is averse to risk. A risk analysis of lupin yields in response to seeding rates was conducted to determine whether optimal seeding rates are lower for farmers who are risk averse. The analysis was based on results from field trials from various locations in Western Australia in various years. Lupin yields were not less reliable at high seeding rates and therefore risk aversion does not materially reduce the optimal seeding rate. Farmers who used a seeding rate lower than the recommended rate forewent profit without lowering risk. In the low and medium rainfall areas, the average reduction in expected gross margin from using a suboptimum seeding rate (25–30 plants/m2) is AU$4–10/ha. Farmers in the high rainfall zone who aim for 25–30 plants/m2 could forego in excess of $30/ha, particularly in situations where high yields are possible.

Risk Analysis of the Economic Benefits of Ochroma pyramidale: A Case Study of Forest Planting in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Hideaki Miyajima ◽  
Vitória Castro Santos Barreto ◽  
Paulo André de Oliveira ◽  
Gislaine Cristina Batistela ◽  
Danilo Simões
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Economic Benefits

Sugarcane tops as a substitute for sugarcane in high-concentrate diets for beef bulls

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julião R. L. Couto ◽  
Severino D. J. Villela ◽  
Mário H. F. Mourthé ◽  
Adalfredo R. Lobo-Jr ◽  
Roseli A. Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feed Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Bodyweight Gain ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Net Margin ◽  
Beef Bulls ◽  
Four Levels

Our objective was to evaluate the productive and economic performances of bulls fed increasing levels of sugarcane tops, as a substitute for sugarcane. Sixteen, 24-month-old, Nellore bulls (initial bodyweight = 360 ± 14.7 kg) were kept in a feedlot for 84 days, receiving a high-concentrate diet (80 : 20 concentrate : roughage ratio). Four levels of substitution were evaluated: T0 = no addition of sugarcane tops; T33 = 33% substitution; T66 = 66% substitution; and T100 = total substitution of sugarcane by sugarcane tops. Dry matter, organic matter, crude protein and neutral detergent fibre intake, bodyweight gain, feed conversion and feed efficiency were evaluated as productive performance parameters, and as economic indicators, total revenue, total operating expenses, gross margin, and net margin. No effect (P ≥ 0.66) of diet was found for the studied variables. Average values of total bodyweight gain, average daily gain, feed conversion, and feed efficiency were 102 ± 10.0 kg/animal, 1.2 ± 0.12 kg/day, 8.6 ± 0.72 and 0.12 ± 0.010, respectively. Unlike other treatments, the T100 net margin was positive, because of the lower cost of acquiring sugarcane tops compared with sugarcane. Partial or total substitution of sugarcane by sugarcane tops in high-concentrate diets did not affect performance of feedlot bulls, but total substitution reduced production costs, with positive net margin. We conclude that sugarcane tops can be utilised as a low-cost roughage source in diets for beef bulls.

Medium-Sized Ground Source Heat Pump Incubator Design and Research of Condenser

2012 ◽  
Vol 516-517 ◽  
pp. 341-350
Author(s):  
Jun Lin ◽  
Shuang Li ◽  
Ying Ning Hu ◽  
Jing Sheng Liu ◽  
Jie Wen Wu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Pump ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Ground Source Heat Pump ◽  
Ground Source ◽  
Incubation Experiments ◽  
Temperature Filed ◽  
Saving Effect ◽  
And Child Health

Based on kind of medium-sized ground source heat pump incubator condenser’s design and research, incubator can get good uniformity temperature filed. Incubation experiments showed that the incubator reached the national key performance indicators. Compared with the traditional way of heating incubation, the experiment got a high rate of hatchability and child health. Energy saving effect is remarkable and achieve good social and economic benefits.

scholarly journals Performance and Blood Metabolites of Growing Pigs Fed Paniculum Miliaceum Diet

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-133
Author(s):  
Nicoleta Aurelia Lefter ◽  
Mihaela Hăbeanu ◽  
Anca Gheorghe ◽  
Lavinia Idriceanu
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Metabolic Profile ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Growing Pigs ◽  
Feed Ratio ◽  
Blood Metabolites ◽  
Production Parameters ◽  
Daily Gain ◽  
Protein Enzyme

Abstract During 30 days, the effects of millet grain regimen on performance indicators and blood metabolites in growing pigs were studied. A total of 40 Topigs pigs with similar age (81±3d) and weight (13.58±0.36 kg) were divided into two groups: control (C), based on the corn-triticale (25%)-soybean meal and experimental (M, where the millet replaces triticale). The production parameters and plasma samples were evaluated at the end of the experiment. Spotchem EZ SP-4430 analyzer from Arkray-Japan was used to assess the blood lipid, protein, enzyme, and mineral profiles. We noticed that the M diet maintains appropriate performance (33.22 vs. 31.30 final BW; 0.646 vs. 0.608 average daily gain; 1.39 vs. 1.29 average daily feed intake and, respectively 0.46 vs. 0.47 Gain: Feed ratio) and plasma metabolic profile with the C diet (P>0.05). In conclusion, the 25% millet added to the growing pigs' diet did not affect the performance indicators or body health.

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