Figure 10. Broiler Assembly Costs for Various Hauling Distances 

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The 40 mile trip costs hiru: 



Cost =: (11,550 X .511c) + (11,550 x .00809c x 40) 

 = $59.02 + $37.38 = $96.40 



a saving of $18.68 or 93c per mile. This is the saving on one truck load, 

 so assuming 20,000 hircl farms ( 6.06 truck loads ) are involved and each 

 will produce five batches a year the annual saving is: 

 Saving = 6.06 x 5 x $18.68 = $566 



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