Transcript Alternative Livestock Suitability

Alternative Livestock
Suitability
Things to Consider:
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Self Assessment
Markets?
Processing?
Production?
Climate?
Uniqueness/Rarity?
Goals?
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What do you want to raise?
Why do you want to raise this animal?
Profit/Pleasure or both?
Do you have time for this?
Can you afford it?
Are you ready for it?
Can you love it?
Markets
4 P’s
Product?
Place?
Promotion?
Price?
Processing/packaging?
• What needs to occur to make the
product saleable?
• Will adding value help your bottom line
• What capital investments are needed?
• Additional time or labor required?
• Additional education required?
Production
• How long does it take to produce the
raw product?
• What facilities are required
• Equipment Required
• Time and Labor
• Education
Climate?
• Can this animal survive in this climate?
• Are the costs justified
• Issues with performance or
reproduction?
Uniqueness/Rarity
• Does it provide potential for Market
growth?
• How does this animal pose a threat to
people and property if it escapes?
• What laws govern the ownership and
possession of these animals?
Contact Information
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Dave Ollila
SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist
Rapid City Regional Center
1530 Samco Road
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-394-0224
[email protected]