Livestock Economics, Marketing and Business Management

VARIABLE COST AND RETURNS

Variable Cost

Particulars	Rs
Veterinary charges @ Rs.75/ animal / year	3,150
Total Variable Cost(TVC)	3,150
Total cost(III + IV)	21,846

Returns

Particulars	Rs
Sale of 48 lambs @ Rs. 1000 / lamb	48,000
Value of manure	1,500
Total returns (TR)	49,500
Net return in 2 years(V-IV)	27,604
Net return / year 13,802

Problem

• Prepare one model project for 40+2 sheep unit at the cost of Rs.3000 per ram and Rs.2300 per ewe.