Performance by Region2007–2012 H1 Review

Elanco Animal Health

Elanco data on file through AgSpan 2007-2012 Benchmark database

Benchmark Database Analysis• Criteria for evaluation

– Lots closed from January 2007 – June 2012– Data from four regions: Central Plains, High Plains, North Plains

and Midwest– Steers and heifers only– In weights from 500-899 pounds

• Demographics– 439 feedyards– 236,398 lots closed– 34,565,930 head closed

• 18,109,922 head of steers (52%)• 16,456,008 head of heifers (48%)

MEXICO

CANADA

NorthwestNorth Plains

Midwest

Central Plains

South Texas

High PlainsSouthwest

North American Feedlot Regions

Placement Weight500-899 lb Heifers & Steers Combined by Region

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012660

670

680

690

700

710

720

730

740

750

Central Plains High Plains Midwest North PlainsYear Closed

In W

eigh

t, lb

H1 only

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 20121.00

1.10

1.20

1.30

1.40

1.50

1.60

1.70

1.80

1.90

2.00

Central Plains High Plains Midwest North Plains

Year Closed

Mor

talit

y, %

Total Mortality500-899 lb Heifers & Steers by Region

H1 only

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 201212

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

Central Plains High Plains Midwest North Plains

Year Closed

VetM

ed, $

/hd

Veterinary Medicine Charges 500-899 lb Heifers & Steers by Region

H1 only

Cost of Gain500-899 lb Heifers & Steers Combined by Region

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q22007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

0.60

0.70

0.80

0.90

1.00

1.10

1.201.1216

1.1135

1.0280

1.0418

Central Plains High Plains Midwest North Plains

Quarter Closed

COG

, $/l

b

Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

10. Why did that calf die?

Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

10. Why did that calf die?9. What is a “Super Bug”?

Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

10. Why did that calf die?9. What is a “Super Bug”? 8. Should I PI Test my calves?

Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

10. Why did that calf die?9. What is a “Super Bug”? 10. Should I PI Test my calves?7. What kind of mineral do I need to use?

Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

10. Why did that calf die?9. What is a “Super Bug”? 10. Should I PI Test my calves?11. What kind of mineral do I need to use?6. What antibiotics are working the best?

Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

10. Why did that calf die?9. What is a “Super Bug”? 10. Should I PI Test my calves?11. What kind of mineral do I need to use?12.What antibiotics are working the best?5. What Vaccine should I use?

Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

10. Why did that calf die?9. What is a “Super Bug”? 10. Should I PI Test my calves?11. What kind of mineral do I need to use?12. What antibiotics are working the best?13. What Vaccine should I use?4. How many times should I vaccinate?

Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

10. Why did that calf die?9. What is a “Super Bug”? 10. Should I PI Test my calves?11. What kind of mineral do I need to use?12. What antibiotics are working the best?13. What Vaccine should I use?14. How many times should I vaccinate?15. I vaccinated my calves, why did they get sick?

Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

10. Why did that calf die?9. What is a “Super Bug”? 10. Should I PI Test my calves?11. What kind of mineral do I need to use?12. What antibiotics are working the best?13. What Vaccine should I use?14. How many times should I vaccinate?15. I vaccinated my calves, why did they get sick?2. Do I need to wean my calves?

Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

10. Why did that calf die?9. What is a “Super Bug”? 10. Should I PI Test my calves?11. What kind of mineral do I need to use?12. What antibiotics are working the best?13. What Vaccine should I use?14. How many times should I vaccinate?15. I vaccinated my calves, why did they get sick?16. Do I need to wean my calves?1. How much more are my vaccinated/weaned calves worth?

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