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Journal of Animal Science, Vol 78, Issue 5 1170-1180, Copyright © 2000 by American Society of Animal Science

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Simulation of cow-calf production systems in a range environment: II. Model evaluation

M. W. Tess and B. W. Kolstad
Animal and Range Sciences Department, Montana State University, Bozeman 59717, USA. mwtess@montana.edu

Development of a general beef cattle simulation model was described in a companion paper. The objectives of this research were to demonstrate and evaluate the model's performance. Four experiments were conducted to demonstrate 1) life-cycle weight and body condition changes for different genotypes raised in a northern range environment; 2) responses in forage intake and weight to changes in forage quality, protein supplementation, and cow physiological state; 3) responses in reproduction, weight, body condition, and calf growth to differences in pre- and postpartum nutrition; and 4) differences in enterprise efficiency and profit for different genotypes and mating systems. Results indicated that the model performs acceptably for the types of situations for which it was designed and highlighted areas of animal science where more information is needed in order to better understand and manipulate beef cattle systems. Computer simulation models are useful tools to facilitate the integration of scientific concepts and to help scientists, teachers, and producers better understand the complex production systems that they study and manage. In addition to addressing enterprise-level problems that are beyond the scope of traditional experimentation, modeling and simulation help identify research needs and foster exchange among disciplines.


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