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Table 1 Costs that vary between semi-extensive and transhumant operations. At the time of data collection in fall 2018, 1 euro = 1.14 US dollars
From: An economic analysis of transhumance in the Central Spanish Pyrenees
Costs (euros) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Units | Semi-extensive | Transhumant | |
Winter pasture—daily cost per ewe* | ewe days* | 0 | 0.06 |
Grain, hay, and straw for sheep—daily cost per ewe* | ewe days* | 0.26 | 0.01 |
Vehicle | km per day | 30 | 75 |
Annual vehicle maintenance and repair | cost per year | 3000 | 5000 |
Housing—annual rent (€250/month for 6 months) | cost per year | 0 | 1500 |