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Table 4 Parameter estimates used in the Monte Carlo simulation

From: An economic analysis of transhumance in the Central Spanish Pyrenees

 

Minimum

Most likely

Maximum

Semi-extensive lambing rate (live lambs at weaning)

1.3

1.5

1.7

Transhumant lambing rate (live lambs at weaning)

1

1.2

1.5

Winter pasture costs (transhumant)

0.04

0.06

0.13

Feed costs per ewe per day (transhumant)

0

0.01

0.02

Feed costs per ewe per day (semi-extensive)

0.13

0.26

0.4

Lamb costs per head

6

10

16

Vehicle costs (per year) (transhumant)

3000

5000

5000

Vehicle costs (per year) (semi-extensive)

3000

3000

5000

Fuel costs (km per day) (transhumant)

30

75

100

Fuel costs (km per day) (semi-extensive)

30

30

100