Leong, Yim Fong (1978) The economic aspects of the dairy unit at Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)
![[img]](http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/style/images/fileicons/text.png) |
Text
lp FPV 1978 2.pdf Download (5MB) |
Abstract
The Dairy Unit at Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was found to be incompatible as a commercial unit. However, the Dairy Unit has important functions for teaching and research. Its cash flow projection over ten years revealed negative net present values at discount rates of 8%, 10%, 12%, 20%, and 28%. The break-even point was found to be in 1981 at a herd size of 177 adult cows. If the cash flow projection was done over 20 years, the net present value at 8% discount rate was positive. Herd health control programmes were carried out at various costs. Production cost per unit Kilogram of milk was found to be $o.15₵, while maintenance cost per cow was at $2644.44t per year. Loss in revenue was recorded in some of the following items: a) milk processing, b) sub-clinical mastitis, c) animal mortality, and d) unsold milk. Changes in some of the present management practices, disease control and marketing policy are shown to be economically beneficial.
| Item Type: | Project Paper |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | S Agriculture > SF Animal culture |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Ms Nurhaznita Mahmood |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jul 2025 07:54 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Jul 2025 07:54 |
| URI: | http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2438 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |