The Creation of a Custom Dairy Show Cattle Care Business
Throughout the course of this paper the topic of boarding dairy cattle for an elevated showring essence will be discussed and analyzed to determine feasibility from an economic standpoint. The concept revolves around the demand within the show industry for the proper care of heifers and milk cows by owners who do not have the proper facilities or time to meet the adequate care requirements high value animals require. This capstone project serves as a blueprint for myself to potentially implement this as a business in the future. Throughout the paper various topics regarding facility maintenance, cow/heifer/calf care, economics, and more are discussed in detail. A sample contract was constructed and included to display the mutual agreement between the client and farmer. An economic analysis section breaks down the rough estimates of income versus expenses over the span of ten years. Industry professionals, farmers, and professors all weighed into the study in their area of expertise to help conclude about whether this concept could be profitable. By completing this study, it has been determined that, if done correctly, a facility that boards dairy cattle for show purposes can experience economic success.