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Alternative Livestock Suitability

Alternative Livestock Suitability. Things to Consider:. Self Assessment Markets? Processing? Production? Climate? Uniqueness/Rarity? . Goals?. 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?

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Alternative Livestock Suitability

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  1. Alternative Livestock Suitability

  2. Things to Consider: • Self Assessment • Markets? • Processing? • Production? • Climate? • Uniqueness/Rarity?

  3. Goals? • 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?

  4. Markets 4 P’s Product? Place? Promotion? Price?

  5. 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?

  6. Production • How long does it take to produce the raw product? • What facilities are required • Equipment Required • Time and Labor • Education

  7. Climate? • Can this animal survive in this climate? • Are the costs justified • Issues with performance or reproduction?

  8. 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?

  9. Contact Information • Dave Ollila • SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist • Rapid City Regional Center • 1530 Samco Road • Rapid City, SD 57702 • 605-394-0224 • David.Ollila@sdstate.edu

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