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The objective is to analyze factors that influence the adoption of livestock price insurance among cow-calf producers in western Canada.

February 27, 2026Canadian Journal of Animal Science

Factors Affecting the Adoption of Livestock Price Insurance by Cow-Calf Producers

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RZRebecca ZanelloUniversity of Saskatchewan HWHanna WeflenUniversity of Saskatchewan EMEric T. MicheelsUniversity of Saskatchewan

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Analysis reveals factors influencing adoption of livestock price insurance in cow-calf producers, suggesting targeted interventions may boost participation.

Key Points

The objective is to analyze factors that influence the adoption of livestock price insurance among cow-calf producers in western Canada.
Analyzed survey data from 336 western Canadian cattle producers.
Utilized a logit model to assess adoption likelihood.
Examined reasons for non-adoption among producers.
Producers with large herd sizes and risk-averse characteristics are more likely to adopt LPI.
Mixed producers with significant crop production are less likely to adopt LPI.
Cost of LPI is the primary barrier to participation, followed by program complexity and limited indemnities.

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Zanello et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a1352fed1d949a99abed7c https://doi.org/10.1139/cjas-2025-0102

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February 27, 2026Canadian Journal of Animal Science

Factors Affecting the Adoption of Livestock Price Insurance by Cow-Calf Producers

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Authors

RZRebecca ZanelloUniversity of Saskatchewan HWHanna WeflenUniversity of Saskatchewan EMEric T. MicheelsUniversity of Saskatchewan

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Implication

Analysis reveals factors influencing adoption of livestock price insurance in cow-calf producers, suggesting targeted interventions may boost participation.

Key Points

The objective is to analyze factors that influence the adoption of livestock price insurance among cow-calf producers in western Canada.
Analyzed survey data from 336 western Canadian cattle producers.
Utilized a logit model to assess adoption likelihood.
Examined reasons for non-adoption among producers.
Producers with large herd sizes and risk-averse characteristics are more likely to adopt LPI.
Mixed producers with significant crop production are less likely to adopt LPI.
Cost of LPI is the primary barrier to participation, followed by program complexity and limited indemnities.

Cite This Study

Zanello et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a1352fed1d949a99abed7c https://doi.org/10.1139/cjas-2025-0102

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