Southern Utah Livestock Washout
A Business Proposal
William D. Petty
Senior Capstone Thesis
Interdisciplinary Studies
Dixie State University, 2015
Abstract
This compilation of information illustrates the prerequisite knowledge and essential
requirements to build and fund an animal livestock washout. The information presented has been
categorized into two main areas of focus: the literary review and the business proposal. The
literary review includes building a company through the disciplines of both business and
communication. This report compiles both primary and secondary resources, providing
beneficial knowledge on starting a business, maintaining a washout, and writing a business
proposal. Furthermore, it takes an in depth look at project methods and assesses many obstacles
that might arise. The second main area of focus is the business proposal. Using mainly primary
resources, this section utilizes the information from the literary review and applies it to building
a proposal that is acceptable for submission to financial institutions and stockholders.
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Table of contents
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
PERSONAL NARRATIVE ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
THESIS OUTLINE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
LITERARY REVIEW ................................................................................................................................................ 6
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
WASHOUT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 6
LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION .................................................................................................................................. 7
COMMUNICATION WITHIN A BUSINESS ..................................................................................................................... 8
BUSINESS PLAN MATERIAL ..................................................................................................................................... 10
CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
PROJECT METHODS.................................................................................................................................................. 11
RESEARCH CONDUCTED ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
BUSINESS PROPOSAL......................................................................................................................................... 13
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................. 13
COMPANY DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 14
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ....................................................................................................................................... 16
MARKET ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................................................. 23
STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION ......................................................................................................................... 26
SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
OPERATIONS’ CYCLE .................................................................................................................................................................. 27
PRICING AND PROMOTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT TEAM ............................................................................................................ 30
FINANCIAL PLAN AND PROJECTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 32
CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................................................................... 35
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
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Introduction
Much of the colonization of the West and the Midwest began with farming and livestock
breeding. In the beginning of this new settling, the conditions and quality of life were meager.
As farmers began to breed cattle and other domesticated animals, one of the primary struggles
they encountered when attempting to present these animals for sale and distribution was the
ability to herd them from one place to another. While cattle drives were the optimal solution in
the beginning, they required men on horseback to herd these animals in harsh conditions for
many days. Because of the poor environments the likelihood of the animals surviving was much
less than it is today. As modern technologies increased, such as the railroad, the ability to
transport livestock long distances became considerably easier for ranchers. However, even with
the ability to transport by railroad, the conditions for animals were poor, and their likelihood of
survival was small. As modern roads were created and automobiles became available to
American citizens, it revolutionized animal transportation, making it possible to move livestock
in optimal conditions. This enabled a much higher survival rate.
As the cattle industry has grown extensively over the years, more attention has been
drawn to the sanitation and safety of these animals. One of the harshest situations livestock
endure is transportation. While modern technology has greatly impacted animal transportation,
the implementation of cleaning facilities and rest areas have continued to perfect this.
While there are many washout stations in the Midwest and on the West coast, areas
between those locations with animal cleaning stations are few and far between. One region of the
United States that could utilize more facilities is Utah. With the amount of agriculture that is
transported along Interstate 15, the number of facilities that meet the basic requirements needed
for animal safety are scarce.
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Personal Narrative
Because my family has been in the agriculture business for many years, one reoccurring
problem we have noticed is the lack of cleaning facilities and resting stations for animals when
transporting to the Midwest. Many times the situations have required us to put unnecessary stress
on the animals because of the challenge of finding these facilities. The questions: “Why are there
so few stations between these two regions?” and “Why are they so difficult to find?” often arose.
Because of the amount of stress on the animals, especially during the summer, it was necessary
to find an alternative to ensure the safety of the animals during transportation. To accomplish this
undertaking, I conducted background research through other individuals within this field in
addition to the study of scholarly articles on the Internet. In the course of my research, I
discovered that Southern Utah has potential to be an ideal place for a washout facility and corral.
This will enable commercial drivers specializing in animal transportation to clean their trailers,
rest the animals, perform basic maintenance, and have access to essential hygiene facilities.
Thesis Outline
Because there are no washout facilities for commercial livestock drivers in the Southern Utah
region, and the collected data demonstrates a high flow of animal transportation through this
location, a washout business would thrive in this area. The following information demonstrates
the requirements for writing a business plan and ultimately receiving the funding to start a
washout business in Southern Utah. Using the disciplines of business and communication, the
research compartmentalizes into four basic groups: washout information, livestock
transportation, business communication, and business plan material. After thoroughly identifying
these four basic groups, the next section will offer a written business proposal acceptable for
submission to financial institutions and stockholders.
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Literary Review
Introduction
The following sections incorporate details on washout information, livestock
transportation, communication within a business, and business plan material. These sections all
work together to build foundational information for the agricultural industry, specifically dealing
with building and maintaining a washout station.
Washout Information
This category specifies the manner in which a washout can provide an environmentally
friendly business by utilizing all the waste that is generated by the cleaning process. Businesses
that maximize their potential to generate income from all aspects of their organization have a
higher probability of success. The following articles provide useful information pertaining to
alternate sources of income created by using the excess waste that a washout would generate.
The article, “Livestock Waste-to-Bioenergy Generation Opportunities” simplifies the
process of recycling livestock waste to bioenergy. Furthermore, it suggests that by using
thermochemical conversion (TCC) technologies, less carbon dioxide is released into the air. In
addition, this procedure offers an alternative to using fossil fuels by converting animal waste into
gasses, liquids, or solid fuels (Cantrell, Ducey, Ro, & Hunt, 2008). Furthermore, the nutrient
base that comes from cattle manure converts easily into a high nitrogen-based fertilizer that is
more easily absorbed over a large area of soil. This information is very useful because this is a
byproduct that cattle washouts generate. In fact, the average cattle washout can provide cleaning
and sanitation services for up to 60 trailers a day. This process creates a large amount of cattle
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slurry (waste water), which can be reused by converting it to methane gas or fertilizer. (Luste &
Luostarinen, 2011).
In addition to utilizing all resources within a washout, it is important to be
environmentally safe and conscious of the community surrounding your business. With the
massive amount of manure, there is a need for proper disposal of contaminated water. The Bio2
Solution website charted one company in Colorado and the amount of waste that it generates on
a daily basis. This company worked with the state in order to comply with maintenance and
safety standards by implementing treatment plans. While cattle washing facilities can be
hazardous and unpleasant, there are steps to convert it to a contaminant-free zone and a business
that is virtually unnoticeable to the community (“Truck Washout Facility,” 2014). The washout
station in the surrounding St. George community will implement the Bio2Solution refining
process in order to keep the public satisfied.
Livestock Transportation
Areas of concern while transporting animals include dehydration, stress levels, and
disease. While many companies prefer their animals to reach the destination as soon as possible,
pushing the limits of transporting can dramatically impact the health of the animals. Thus, having
a facility to clean and properly pen the animals offers transportation companies the ability to
ensure that hydration is maintained, stress is reduced, and disease is minimized.
While there have been many studies dealing with the affects of transportation on animals,
Cooke and his associates conducted a study that proved that animal weight shrinkage is much
more extensive in cattle transported with no stops than in cattle that were transported with 2 rest
stops. Also, the increase of cortisol, a steroid hormone that is released when cattle are stressed,
was higher in the cattle that were given no breaks than in the cattle that had breaks. This proves
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that periodic stops and corralling of cattle increases the weight stability and causes less stress and
injury (Cooke, Guarnieri, Cappellozza, & Bohnert, 2013). With regard to rest stops, it is
important to have planned resting areas with facilities to accommodate animal safety. In his
article, “Transportation of Cattle by Road,” Tarrant explains the four most important procedures
in maintaining animal safety. One of those procedures is the benefit of rest and space for animals
when traveling long distances. With the cattle washing stations, it is crucial to have a large
number of corrals where travel weary cattle can rest (1990).
There are many regulations, with regard to sanitation and transportation and the USDA
provides a manual, which specifies requirements concerning sanitation for trailers. This manual
offers instructions on how to avoid spreading disease and outlines requirements for trailer and
vehicle safety. Proper cleaning with high-pressure water that reaches a temperature of 180
degrees Fahrenheit and proper disinfectants are some of the requirements that help prevent the
transfer of disease when transporting cattle (U.S. Government, 2006).
Communication Within a Business
In business, it is imperative to maintain communication to optimize employee and
customer satisfaction. The use of technology facilitates communication with customers and
employees. Educating employees and informing customers about newly implemented
technologies has the advantage of creating a more friendly and structured business.
The article “Effects of IT Knowledge and Media Selection on Operational Performance
of Small Firms” stresses the importance of having IT knowledge in companies, both large and
small. It suggests that keeping up with technologies and becoming an early adopter offers a
company the advantage of staying ahead of those who use older procedures. The advantage of
being a smaller company is that implementation of modern technologies is simpler than it is for
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larger companies adopting the same technologies (Lee, Kim, Choi, & Lee, 2009). Similarly, the
article, “Measuring Website Quality: Asymmetric Effect of User Satisfaction,” lists the key
ingredients that a company needs in order to have a successful website. It stresses the importance
of both context and presentation and explains that these are the two most crucial parts of a
quality website (Kincl & Strach, 2012). Many parts of the agricultural industry still use archaic
marketing strategies and struggle with modern technology. Information from this article will be
useful to incorporate modern business practices into an older business model.
One specific website that relates to animal transportation is the Livestock Network.
While most companies look for business through the Internet, this website provides an up-to-date
network of livestock washouts throughout the United States. It further lists all washout stations
within each state along with contact information for each station. Under the contact information
on this website, companies can add a hyperlink to their website. This is useful with modern
technologies such as cellular devices, tablets, and laptops and will be beneficial to the company
and its customers by allowing them to schedule appointments (“Livestock Washouts,” 2014).
The increase in modern technology has created opportunities for new technological
advances to reach all aspects of business organization. In their article, Smidts, Pruyn, and Van
Riel explain that helping employees feel like they are an important part of the business can make
them feel needed and useful. In a washout business, it would be very wise to take employee
suggestions into consideration when making decisions. This simple act can make employees feel
like they are essential to the organization. This can be accomplished by maintaining a one-onone relationship with each employee and offering feedback about their suggestions to improve
the company and their jobs (Smidts, Pruyn, & van Riel, 2001).
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While it is important to keep the people within your organization satisfied and informed,
it is also crucial to keep your surrounding community informed as well. In his article, Loza
explains the importance of making business decisions that are transparent to the community it
serves. Being open with your community and informing them of company changes, brings a
sense of unity and trust. Understanding the importance of community backing will not only
begin to build a good reputation for a washout company, but it will also help the business to
make conscious decisions involving the community (Loza, 2004).
Business Plan Material
With the final objective of my senior capstone being to create a business plan that is
presentable to investors and financial institutions, this material provides information pertaining
to a successful business model. These sources explain the characteristics that investors are
looking for in startup businesses.
The article, “Burn Your Business Plan: What Investors Really Want From
Entrepreneurs,” explains in great detail what investors are seeking from new business owners.
Using plain terms, Gumpert shows the reality of what it takes to grab future investors’ attention.
Furthermore, he explains that constant updates to your business plan are essential because it
shows extensive thought and reassures investors that you are current and your business is well
qualified (Gumpert, 2004). In addition to Gumpert’s article, MacMillan and Narashimha provide
their extensive research of the structure, organization, and financial projections of business plans.
These authors conclude that straying too far from the norm decreases an entrepreneur’s chances
of being funded. Using this information, the business plan will present a realistic yet unique
structure without straying too far from standards (MacMillan & Narashimha, 1987). Another
article that correlates with this topic is Matherne’s article, “If You Fail to Plan, Do You Plan to
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Fail?” In this article, Matherne presents the paradoxical belief that planning wastes the time that
individuals could use setting up the foundation of their companies. However, not putting enough
thought and time into planning has the potential of causing your company to fail before it has
begun. This article explains that you need to be well rounded in creating and planning for your
business (Matherne, 2004).
Conclusion
Using facts from this research on washout information, livestock transportation, business
communication, and business plan material demonstrates the potential that a livestock washout
has for the animal transportation industry that runs along Interstate 15. All of these categories
specify useful information pertaining to the livestock industry, proving the potential a washout
could have in the Southern Utah area. Without any competitors and a definite need for a rest stop
for animals and a cleaning facility for trailers, a livestock washout is completely plausible and
potentially very profitable.
Project Methods
The information below provides a detailed outline of research that I have conducted and
synthesized to complete a structured foundation for building a livestock cleaning facility.
Research Conducted
Secondary source research: After having the idea of building a washout, the first
procedure was to use the available published resources, which experts in the field have provided.
Databases, such as EBSCO and JSTOR provided many academic articles for secondary research.
These references offered knowledge and background for building a livestock sanitation center. In
addition to the article databases, looking on government websites for regulations on animal
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transportation and care helped locate geographic sites for agriculture. Furthermore, these
websites provided knowledge dealing with washout facilities for animals. In all of these searches,
the following terms were beneficial: Animal transportation, agriculture, animal safety and
transportation, and regulations in animal transport. This research used both the business and
communication disciplines.
Primary source research: After developing a strong understanding of the transportation
of animals and safety, along with rules and regulations, I conducted semi-structured interviews.
Meeting with the head director of the Department of Transportation Port of Entry and a business
attorney, helped the idea of building a washout in the Southern Utah area develop and become
practical. Both interviews offered useful information on building a washout. By recording both
interviews and replaying them repeatedly, I was able to analyze the key points of the information
they gave. Because I conducted both of these interviews on a personal basis, it employed the
communication discipline.
Blueprints: After conducting primary and secondary research, a blueprint of the projected
area, as well as a list of the equipment and products needed to start the business, determined the
amount of land and the resources required to build a washout. All of this information relied on
the discipline of business.
Summary
With previous experience and utilizing the two emphasis disciplines of business and
communication, it is clear that there is much more to a business than understanding one specific
discipline—both communication and business are needed in order to have a successful company.
While gathering information, budgeting, and marketing are needed in building a company, these
aspect are nothing without the understanding of the importance of communication and building
relationships to create trusted bonds with clients, communities, employees, and other businesses.
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By understanding this concept, it sets interdisciplinary entrepreneurs apart from other new
business owners.
Business Proposal
Executive Summary
In 2005, William Petty, Sr. (Bill) bought into a failing company known as Dark Horse
Express. Although the company had over $500,000 in debt and only three trucks, with his
knowledge in agriculture and his degree in Business Accounting from Chico State College, Bill
was able to recognize the changes needed in order for the company to succeed. As of 2015 Dark
Horse Express has over 65 trucks and has assets and revenues of over 6 million dollars. William
Petty, Jr. (Will) has shadowed his father for several years at Dark Horse Express, learning the
concepts of business from both hands-on and educational perspectives. After receiving a degree
from Dixie State University that focuses on both business and communication, Will has outlined
his future in accordance with agricultural business. With their combined efforts, both Bill and
Will are planning on expanding agricultural services from California to Southern Utah by
building a washout station which they will call the Southern Utah Livestock Washout.
A basic market analysis proves that a livestock washout and corral facility would be in high
demand on the outskirts of St. George, Utah, and in line with Interstate 15. Because of the need
for a washout and corralling facility in this region, this business would create a solid foundation
in a growing industry. With much livestock being transported down this interstate and no similar
facility within a 150-mile radius, this area is in desperate need of a washout service.
Furthermore, the Department of Transportation is pushing for this type of company to be
established within the surrounding Utah area in order to support the federal laws and regulations
pertaining to animal transportation. By contacting other large companies within the surrounding
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area that could benefit from a washout and corralling service, along with the DOT, a livestock
washout in Southern Utah could be easily established and very successful.
Company Description
Southern Utah Livestock Washout will provide a place for commercial drivers,
specializing in animal transportation, to have their trailers cleaned and sanitized while the
animals in route can rest. There are no similar livestock facilities anywhere, from Northern Utah
to Las Vegas, Nevada. Furthermore, Interstate 15, a main route throughout many western states,
passes through Southern Utah. These factors make Southern Utah a prime location for opening
an agricultural cleaning facility.
Southern Utah Livestock Washout will be licensed through the state of Utah under an
LLP consisting of two partners. Under Utah State law this allows both partners in the company
to be unaccountable for one another. While both partners will contribute to the efforts of the
company, they will each participate in specific aspects of the company.
Will, the first partner, will be the on-site manager and will direct daily operations. With
his educational background and work experience, Will understands the key aspects involved in
running a washout facility.
Bill, the second partner, will file under Utah state law as a silent partner and will
primarily look over quarterly financial and legal reports. As previously stated, Bill graduated
with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minor in Business administration. Furthermore,
Bill is the owner of two other growing agricultural companies: Dark Horse Express, which
provides transportation for agricultural commodities and milk, and Petty Livestock, which deals
with the transportation of cattle. Due to his background, Bill is qualified to help with these
financial decisions.
Southern Utah Livestock Washout
The cattle
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80,000
transportation industry is a
70,000
necessity for agricultural
60,000
purposes and for meat-
Conservative
50,000
Aggressive
40,000
packaging companies. While it
has its peak seasons, it provides
30,000
2016
2017
2018
a constant income throughout the year. With that, the required
2019
Figure 1
services for maintaining the health and safety of the animals are dependent on cleaning facility
locations, which are often few and far between. Because of this, the sanitation of trailers is a
relatively high expense for people in the cattle transportation industry. Many companies, such as
Dark Horse Express, accumulate monthly washing fees over $5,000. This does not include
animal storage or basic maintenance.
Furthermore, the unique aspect of animal
livestock washouts is that the expenses are
consistently low. This is because the
variable expenses, such as utilities, are
generally low and do not fluctuate
dramatically. Furthermore, fixed expenses
that are attached to the business, such as
property, plant, and equipment (PPL) are
relatively low. Figure 1 shows the
projections of the coming five years in
estimated growth with both an aggressive
Figure 2
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outlook (high sales expectations) and a conservative outlook (minimum expectations).
These projections are based on the estimated budget provided in Figure 2.
As Southern Utah Livestock Washout continues to grow, the goals and expectations will
continue to grow as well. Building a client list in the beginning will be crucial in order to build a
stable net income. This client list will include other companies in the agricultural industry,
especially in the state of Utah, along with the Utah Port of Entry, slaughterhouses, and cattle
auctions. Building this network within the Utah region will allow Southern Utah Livestock
Washout to expand its resources and meet the increasing demands of the livestock business.
These demands include offering basic maintenance for trailers, hygiene facilities for commercial
drivers, and a driver’s common area for relaxation. Once these goals have been established and
income is steady, Southern Utah Livestock Washout will invest in its own livestock
transportation trailers.
Products and Services
The prime objective of the Southern Utah Livestock Washout is to provide quality
service to animal transportation companies and their employees. In the animal transportation
business a large challenge is the removal of the livestock waste that accumulates in trailers. The
average driver is required to wash his or her trailer after every one to two loads, depending upon
the amount of manure that has collected. Livestock washouts provide high-pressure hoses and in
some cases high-temperature, sanitizing water to clean the large amounts of manure and other
contaminants out of the trailer. Washouts also often provide services like break rooms, showers,
laundromats, and restrooms in order to help meet the commercial driver’s needs.
A unique aspect of Southern Utah Livestock Washout is the ability to offer full-service
wash out amenities, whereas many washouts provide only self-service facilities. This means that
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on-site employees will wash out the trailers for the drivers. This will naturally require the price
of our services to be higher. However, from the perspective of most drivers, the service is wellworth paying an additional fee. Furthermore, hauling livestock is often a time-sensitive venture,
and the drivers will generally appreciate the on-site service, which enables them to save time by
showering or doing laundry while an on-site employee cleans their trailer. In summary, while
Southern Utah Livestock Washout would charge $65 for this service as opposed to the average
self-serving washout that charges around $45, the convenience it offers will make paying an
addition $20 quite attractive to most drivers.
While cleaning the trailer generally catches most of the heavy debris, there is often still
excess residue of manure. This excess residue has the potential of spreading diseases that come
from sick livestock. For this reason, Southern Utah Livestock Washout will provide 180 degree
Fahrenheit, high-pressured water for trailer sterilization. The purpose of this sterilization option
is to allow drivers who are carrying sick animals to sanitize their trailers and eliminate the effect
of cross-contaminating future loads. Although this service is not typically offered at washouts, it
helps livestock moving companies meet the USDA code of animal transportation. Because this
service is quite time-consuming and expensive, the price for this sterilization process would be
$100, in addition to the original cost for a trailer washout.
The company will use the revenue from the high-pressure wash service to convert the
excess manure into an eco-friendly, organic fertilizer. They will then sell this organic nitrogenbased fertilizer in 36-pound bag quantities to farmers and landscaping businesses in the Southern
Utah area for $5. This will benefit Southern Utah by putting money back into the community,
saving customers shipping costs, and providing a completely organic product.
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While the Southern Utah Livestock Washout will be similar to many other washouts, it
will have specific aspects that will provide unique advantages to ensure its success. The first
advantage is that there are no other washouts in the Southern Utah area. This eliminates one of
the primary struggles for a startup business: finding your niche among competition. Another
advantage that the Southern Utah Livestock Washout has is the ability to rest animals from long
journeys. With the company lot being around 5 to 7 acres, it will be able to host many corrals
with both water and feed for animals. Most washouts do not have this option, and require a
livestock market to rest animals. However, moving cattle to these locations is generally very
inconvenient and expensive for the drivers and the companies that they work for. Because of the
convenience of offering this option at Southern Utah Livestock Washout, the price of corralling
animals will be $150 per day. Another great aspect of this ability to corral animals is that the
Department of Transportation currently has little ability to enforce the weight regulations in
Southern Utah. This is mainly because there are no stations that able to hold the animals. Thus,
working with the Department of Transportation, Southern Utah Livestock Washout will be able
to ensure safer roads, as well as increase the company’s revenue.
In most markets, a key component is providing quality products and customer
satisfaction. Because a washout is a relatively economically elastic business, Southern Utah
Livestock Washout needs to ensure quality service and products to its customers. Most
commercial livestock haulers own their own vehicle and work for a larger company that owns
the trailer and dispatches the loads. This means that for every load the company needs to satisfy
two customers. The trailer owners generally want the best cleaning facilities possible, while the
drivers generally want the most convenient washout facility. In order to satisfy both of these
customers, Southern Utah Livestock Washout must satisfy both of these needs within the
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business: high-cleaning facilities for the trailer companies and convenience and leisure for the
drivers. By continually satisfying these two clients and being located relatively close to I-15, the
washout will be able to create and maintain a large customer base.
In order for Southern Utah Livestock washout to satisfy its customers and function
correctly, it will need to incorporate specific operations and equipment. While washing trailers
sounds relatively easy, there is much more to the process than one might imagine. The following
is a list of resources that a washout business requires for basic, day-to-day procedures:
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Water Collection: In a livestock washout, the most used expense is water. While many
states have regulations on water usage, there are two ways to obtain this water. The most
efficient way is by taping into a main water supply. The city can provide this either from
its main system or irrigation. The second way is by tapping into an underwater reservoir.
This requires a well that can produce large amounts of water. With these two methods of
accessing water, location will generally determine which route a person should take to
access it.
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Water Tank: The amount of cleaning and sanitizing a washout performs on a daily basis
will determine how much water is needed to be stored. The average trailer needing
around 2,000 to 3,000 gallons of water to properly clean it. Consequently, the company
estimates that it will need to store around 20,000 gallons of water. While there are many
types of water storage tanks, the most effective for a cattle washout is a vertical tank. As
the tank continually replenishes, gravity helps a vertical tank create pressure.
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Water Pump: There are many type of pumps used to collect water. A livestock washout
will use four different types.
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o Well Pump: While this pump can create a large amount of water, it is not designed
to create pressure. A well pump is primarily used in a livestock washout to help
store water.
o Jet Pump: While this type of pump uses less water than a well pump, it has
theablility to pressurize. A jet pump’s main purpose in a livestock washout is to
clean the foremost manure within the trailers. While it will not necessarily
sanitize the trailer, it helps remove the majority of the feces.
o Hot Water Pump: The most commonly used pump for sanitizing a trailer is a hot
water pump. This type of pump uses very little water compared to the well pump
and jet pump. By producing eight gallons of extremely hot and high-pressured
water, it can completely sanitize the trailer from bacteria and other diseases.
o Waste Management Pump: As all the water the washout uses is contaminated,
being able to separate the water from the fecal matter will make it possible to
reuse the manure for fertilizer. The waste pump is specifically designed to accept
large particles of waste without damaging the pump. This makes separating
contamination from the water plausible.
All of these pumps are crucial to maximize profits within a washout.
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Trailer Washout: By creating a specific location for washing to take place, the facility
remains clean. In order to achieve this, washing stations need specific components.
Firstly, the wash station needs one-foot deep concrete along with a 5% grade running to
the drainage pipe. Furthermore, by creating berms on both sides of the concrete it
captures more water and waste are captured for recycling.
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Contaminated Water Storage: There are many different ways in which livestock
washouts hold their contaminated water. Depending on the resources that are available
and the safety regulations that the state requires, the types of contaminated water storage
available will vary. Most washouts dig a large area out to help with evaporation and the
return of water into the ground. Furthermore, to ensure that the water that is returning to
the ground is not high in nitrogen, washouts use slop screen separators to remove much
of the manure contamination in the water storage. To prevent extreme odors, most
washout stations cover the contaminated water. However, keeping manure-based water
contained can be flammable and potently explosive. Because of this potential for hazard,
Southern Utah Livestock Washout will ventilate the contaminated water with airdeodorizing products.
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Slop Screen & Manure Packaging: Manure is a great reusable resource that is freely
acquired when washing out trailers. While there are many different ways of removing
the waste from the water, the most economical for a livestock washout is a slop screen
separator. A waste management pump sends contaminated water over a long stainless
steal plate, and the water slides down this plate, which has a scraper inside of it. By
sifting off the top of the water, it separates the water from the manure. After the manure
has dried, it becomes a natural fertilizer that is high in nitrogen.
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Waste management treatment: Using bio-friendly chemicals not only helps with odors,
but also helps with the separation processes of fecal matter and water. The most effective
place to use these bio-friendly chemicals is in the entrance of the contaminated water
storage. By adding the chemicals at this point, it ensures that only the necessary amount
of chemicals is entering the contaminated water.
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Livestock Corral: Many livestock washouts do not have corrals for long hauling
livestock. However, this is crucial for the health of transported animals. Cattle are often
in trailers for 12 or more hours, which can be harmful to the animal. Therefore, the ability
to let the livestock off the trailers to eat and rest in a non-contaminated area ensures
quality in livestock health.
While Southern Utah Livestock Washout will begin with a high-cleaning facility, aimed at
securing a steady customer base, improvements of the facilities are both expected and necessary
over time. For this reason, after the owners add a corralling structure, they will add an assortment
of driver-oriented facilities, including a drivers’ lounge and common area with air conditioning
and free soft drinks and washing facilities for hygiene needs, such as a laundromat and shower
facilities. These amenities are crucial for the safety of the driver as well as the animals. As DOT
regulations require that a commercial driver does not exceed more than 12 hours of driving
without a break, by having a place for the driver to rest, they are encouraged to follow these
regulations.
Once Southern Utah Livestock Washout has established these improvements to the
company and if projections stay high, the owners plan to incorporate a basic maintenance station
for trailers and possibly a type of shuttling system, which will offer drivers a convenient form of
transportation into town that their semi trucks do not provide.
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23
Figure 3 represents a full blueprint of the layout predetermined for Southern Utah
Livestock Washout.
Figure 3
In summary, the Southern Utah Livestock Washout has many opportunities and
advantages. While it will start as a smaller business, it has a high potential of growth in the
future. By keeping both drivers and trailer companies satisfied, as well as putting money back
into the St. George community, the Southern Utah Livestock Washout has many opportunities to
serve the surrounding community.
Market Analysis
The targeted market consists of companies within Utah and closely surrounding cities
such as Grand Junction, Colorado and Las Vegas, Nevada. While Southern Utah Livestock
Washout will target primarily larger companies such as auction yards and slaughterhouses, it will
also have the ability to provide services to small business owners.
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While Utah is an agriculturally dense state, it has many auction yards and
slaughterhouses. Although Southern Utah Livestock Washout is set up for large numbers of
cattle, it will have the potential to adjust for smaller livestock numbers and for the Utah
Department of Transportation.
There are four main auction yards
that the washout is hoping to provide
steady business for: Webb
Livestock Company, R Livestock
Connection, Smithfield Livestock
Auction, and Anderson Livestock
Auction. These auction yards are
the four largest, on record, in the
state of Utah. Figure 4 illustrates the
locations of these auctions relative
Figure 4
to the St. George area. Because the
specific location for the Southern Utah Livestock Washout is unknown, figure 4 does not show a
specific washout location. Thus, the circle illustrates the general geographic area of the washout.
As shown, these facilities are all located near Interstate 15 and therefore, most transporters
hauling for these facilities will use it as their primary route of transport. This means that basing
Southern Utah Livestock Washout close to Interstate 15 will improve the likelihood of success.
Working with these target customers will benefit Southern Utah Livestock Washout in
two ways. Firstly, the washout will offer trucking companies volume related discounts, which
will create a financial incentive for them to try the facility. Once they have access to the highest
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quality washout in Utah they will become permanent customers. In return for these discounts,
Southern Utah Livestock Washout will ask the companies to place advertisements for Southern
Utah Livestock Washout within their facilities. A second advantage to working with these large
companies, especially at the inception of the washout company, will be its ability to gauge and
determine the busy seasons of the year and project future high points.
In addition to advertisements placed within these facilities, Southern Utah Livestock
Washout will also place advertisements on cattle trucks and other livestock vehicles. While these
ads will be an additional expense for the washout, the fee will be well worth the marketing
opportunities that the washout will gain because drivers tend to congregate in the same locations
and visit with one another while trucks are being loaded and unloaded.
The final aspect to take into account is the competition. While there are seven locations
for livestock washouts in Utah and other surrounding states, none of them are relatively close to
the Southern Utah area. In fact the
closest location is Las Vegas,
Nevada, which is approximately
one and a half to two hours away
from the Southern Utah location
in a commercial vehicle. In
addition, the Las Vegas washout
does not possess any of the
luxuries that the Southern Utah
Figure 5
Livestock Washout will provide. In fact, in the state of Utah there is only one facility that could
offer the same quality of experience and that is the Turpin Truck Repair and Wash located in
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Springville. This location is over four hours north of Southern Utah, and consequently, it would
not affect our clientele because of geographic location. Figure 5 is a representation of all of the
livestock washouts that are in line with the main interstates and have the potential of clientele
transporting through the Southern Utah region.
While all of these washouts can be found online at the Livestock Network website, few
washouts have listed information pertaining to their company and facility pricing. For marketing
purposes, the Southern Utah Livestock Washout will create a website that will detail services,
location, and pricing. In addition, the company will allow for online scheduling to ensure
priority washout. This will cut down on customer wait time, and with time being such an
essential component in this industry, the washout will gain an advantage over the competition.
While many commercial livestock companies use the Livestock Network, by linking the
company website to this network, it will ensure quality and efficiency.
All of the information gathered demonstrates that Southern Utah Livestock Washout has
tremendous potential by working with large companies, in a region with few competitors.
Strategy and Implementation
As previously stated, Southern Utah Livestock Washout’s targeted market will consist of
large companies within the state of Utah and the neighboring states. By reaching out to these
companies and offering them discounts for using the washout services, it will ensure success in
the market.
Services
Southern Utah Livestock Washout will be relatively comparable to surrounding washouts
and their services. However, this washout will have a larger variety of options. While having the
standard services of a livestock washout, and offering web-based technologies, the company can
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produce a more efficient and consistent cycle of production. For example, while most, if not all,
other washouts have a first-come-first-served mentality, Southern Utah Livestock Washout will
be able to offer appointment scheduling to ensure customer satisfaction and assembly-line
efficiency.
As most drivers will not be accustomed to this new online-scheduling option, we cannot
completely stray from the first-come-first-served approach. Therefore, Southern Utah Livestock
Washout will have two bays as shown
1
in Figure 6. Bay 1 will be for
2
scheduled appointments, while bay 2
will function on the first-come-firstserved basis. While it is likely the
Figure 6
scheduling concept will take time for
customers to adjust to, if there are no scheduled appointments both bays will be able to be
utilized on a first-come-first-served operation.
Operations’ Cycle
The two most important cycles within the operation cycle are the entrance driving cycle
and the washing cycle. These two operations are crucial in creating efficiency and organization.
The first cycle discussed is the entrance and driving cycle. While the facility property is
currently unknown, we cannot fully determine the entrance of the facility. However, when
driving large transportation vehicles, especially livestock, it is crucial to know the exact route
that is acceptable to take. Power lines, trees, dips, etc. need to be taken into consideration with
livestock trailers. This is mainly because the trailer itself needs priority attention over many other
types of semi-trailers. Because of its low-belly frame and its long drive train, it is crucial for
small lots that have trailers coming in and out to map out the acceptable routes. Figure 7
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28
illustrates how trucks will be move throughout the property. The blue route indicates the
standard washout and parking procedure, while the yellow route indicates the course trucks
should take if there are animals
onboard that need to be corralled
before the trailers can be washed.
Bay 1 or bay 2 can be utilized for
either route but are shown
separately in Figure 7 for
purposes of simplification.
While this route may sound
relatively obvious, as previously
Figure 7
stated, it is much more complex and important to
diagram than it may appear.
The second cycle that is crucial for efficiency of cleaning in an assembly-line fashion is
the washing cycle. Figure 8
represents the standard cattle
trailer design. The way in
which it is cleaned is essential
for hygiene and speed. When
cleaned correctly, a basic wash
cycle should take anywhere
from 45 minutes to 1 hour. The
Figure 8
orange numbers in Figure 8
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29
indicate the different compartments within the trailer. The dotted lines indicate detachable decks
that can be inserted or removed, depending on the type of animals the trailer is carrying. The
standard procedure goes from compartment 1 to compartment 4. Compartments 1A and 3C can
be discarded if they do not need to be cleaned, or if they are not in the trailer. As the trailer is
stationed at a 5% incline on the wash bay, all the manure from compartments 2 and 3 will drain
out the back of the trailer. However, compartment 1 will drain into compartment 4. Because it is
lower than compartment 3, the only way the contaminated water can be removed is from drain
plugs located at the back of compartment 4. The blue arrow in the diagram indicates the location
of the drain plugs. In the wash cycle, it is crucial to pull these plugs before washing or it
becomes extremely difficult to remove the wastewater.
Pricing and Promotions
While livestock cleaning facilities vary in price depending on location and services, these
prices can range from $45 for a self-wash to $190 for a deep sterilizing, high-temperature
washout. Because Southern Utah Livestock Washout will not have any local competition and
will be providing a quality level of service, the base price will begin at $75 for a basic on-site
service cleaning. With that, there will be an additional fee of $5 for each of the decks the
employees clean. Examples of these are shown in figure 8 as 1A and 3C. Furthermore, as the
company will have the ability to sterilize trailers, the price of this service will be based on the
industry standard of $190. In addition to the washing, corralling animals will be a flat daily rate
of a $150 fee per trailer. This fee includes essential products such as hay and water for these
animals.
In addition to fees for washouts and corralling, Southern Utah Livestock Washout will
provide a few convenience-related amenities. While showering and laundry facilities will
normally be $3.00 per unit, in order to encourage the new online-scheduling option, the washout
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will provide free showers and laundry to any customers who schedule an appointment online.
For companies that have accounts, we will also provide a small discount of 5% to ensure
customer loyalty. The livestock washout will provide complimentary services such as free
fountain drinks, a common area with air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi throughout the facility.
Organization and Management Team
Southern Utah Livestock Washout will have two owners. Both owners have a
background in business along with experience dealing with agriculture and animal transportation.
The first partner, Will, will be the on-site manager and will direct daily operations. As a graduate
of Dixie State University, with a degree in Integrated Studies: Business Administration and
Human Communication, along with an extensive background dealing with agricultural
transportation, Will understands the key aspects involved in running a washout facility. He will
own 40% of the company.
The second partner, Bill, will file under Utah state law as a silent partner and will
primarily look over quarterly financial and legal reports. Bill graduated from Chico State
University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minor in Business Administration.
Furthermore, Bill is the owner of two other growing agricultural companies: Dark Horse
Express, which provides transportation for agricultural commodities such as milk and feed, and
Petty Livestock, which deals with the transportation of cattle. He has more than 40 years of
experience with livestock and over 30 years of experience in the transportation industry.
Because of his extensive knowledge and experience in the agriculture business along with his
business success, Bill will retain 60% ownership of Southern Utah Livestock Washout.
At the startup of the business, the owners will take a fundamental approach with the key
goal being to wash out trailers and corral animals. This means that in the beginning, Southern
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31
Utah Livestock Washout will have a total of three employees, two owners, and one suborganization. Figure 9 outlines the beginning organizational structure of the business.
Employee #1
Cleaning Crew
Owner/Manager
Private Owner
Will Petty
Bill Petty
Employee #2
Cleaning Crew
Employee #3
Night Worker
Financial
Advisement
Accountants
Figure 9
While the cleaning crew’s main purpose will be to clean and sanitize trailers, when
business is slow, they will also be required to assist in other jobs such as fertilizer packing,
janitorial responsibilities, and animal unloading or reloading from trailers.
As previously stated, while the business continues to grow and stabilize, Southern Utah
Livestock Washout has plans to advance toward expansion. While it will always retain its
washout and holding corrals, it will eventually offer mechanical facilities for basic repairs and
day and night managers. These will form a more structured organization. Furthermore, the
washout will eventually offer services that companies and drivers will benefit from, such as
laundry and showering facilities. Although the night manager will supervise a mechanic and
cleaning crew, the mechanic’s primary job will be to help the cleaning crew employee, with the
exceptions of minor emergency situations. When the owners decide to add these two
management positions, in order to make the company run efficiently, they will provide hands-on
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32
training and daily responsibilities for the managers. Figure 10 maps the advanced company
structure.
Private
Owner
Owner/CEO
Will Petty
Daytime
Manager
Night
Manager
Manager #1
Employee
#1
Cleaning Crew
Employee
#2
Cleaning Crew
Bill Petty
Manager #2
Employee
#3
Mechanic
Employee
#4
Cleaning Crew
Financial
Advisement
Accountant
Employee
#5
Cleaning /Mechanic
Figure 10
While the initial startup of Southern Utah Livestock Washout should be fairly simple,
employees will need to be properly trained, understand their job responsibilities, and learn the
expectations and goals of the company. By following these startup procedures, adding services
and employees to the company should be a fairly simple undertaking. Company development
will only proceed when the initial steps are achieved, the company is functioning well, and the
developments have become financially feasible.
Financial Plan and Projections
The following information coincides with the budget which was referred to in the
Company Description section by explaining the washout’s financial plan in further detail. The
balance sheet (Figure 11) along with the income statement (Figure 12), will explain the monthly
estimated expenses and revenues that were briefly mentioned in the budget. Furthermore, Figure
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33
13 represents an amortization loan that gives a detailed outline of the revenue needed in order
start the Southern Utah Livestock Washout. While most of these numbers are speculative, the
built in formulas in the spreadsheet will make it possible for the owners to easily adjust the chart
when the time comes.
Southern Utah Livestock Washout
Projected Income Statement
For month ending December 31, 2016
Southern Utah Livestock Washout
Projected Balance Sheet
For year ending December 31, 2016
Revenues
Washout Service Income
Manure Sales
Animal Corraling Income
Total Revenues
Assets
Current assets:
Cash
Accounts Recevable
Inventory
Total Current Assets
Plant & Equipment
Land
Building & Equitment
Accumulated Depreciation
Plant and equipment, Net
Total Assets
15,183
70,191
$13,200
$19,500
500
9375
$29,375
$98,574
$610,000
$109,000
-$266,000
$453,000
$551,574
Liabilities And Owners Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Owner Equity
Retained Earnings
Total liabilities & Owners Equity
Figure 11
$17,500
$534,074
$551,574
Expenses
Depreciation/Loan Amortization
Utilities Expense
Salaries Expense
Advertising Expense
Insurance Expense
Total Expenses
Net Income
$6,466
2100
14325
200
200
$23,291
$6,084
Figure 12
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Inputs
Cost of Real Estate
Down Payment (20%)
Loan Amount
Mortgage Rate
Maturity (in years)
First Payment Date
Monthly Income
Income Toward Mortgage
Outputs
$728,000.00
$145,600.00
$582,400.00
6.000%
10
1/1/16
$29,375.00
$7,343.75
Monthly Payment
Max Montly Payment
Total Interest
$6,465.83
$10,281.25
$193,500.08
Figure 13
$700,000.00
$600,000.00
0.06
$500,000.00
$400,000.00
Series1
$300,000.00
$200,000.00
$0.00
1
8
15
22
29
36
43
50
57
64
71
78
85
92
99
106
113
120
$100,000.00
Fully Amortized
Period
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Beginning Balance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
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6
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8
9
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12
$582,400.00
$578,846.17
$575,274.56
$571,685.10
$568,077.69
$564,452.25
$560,808.67
$557,146.88
$553,466.78
$549,768.28
$546,051.29
$542,315.71
$538,561.46
$534,788.43
$530,996.54
$527,185.69
$523,355.78
$519,506.73
$515,638.43
$511,750.79
$507,843.71
$503,917.09
$499,970.84
$496,004.86
$492,019.05
$488,013.31
$483,987.55
$479,941.65
$475,875.52
$471,789.07
$467,682.18
$463,554.76
$459,406.70
$455,237.89
$451,048.25
$446,837.66
$442,606.01
$438,353.21
$434,079.14
$429,783.70
$425,466.79
$421,128.29
$416,768.09
$412,386.10
$407,982.20
$403,556.27
$399,108.22
$394,637.93
$390,145.28
$385,630.18
$381,092.49
$376,532.12
$371,948.95
$367,342.86
$362,713.74
$358,061.47
$353,385.95
$348,687.04
$343,964.64
$339,218.63
$334,448.89
$329,655.30
$324,837.74
$319,996.10
$315,130.25
$310,240.06
$305,325.43
$300,386.22
$295,422.32
$290,433.60
$285,419.93
$280,381.20
$275,317.27
$270,228.02
$265,113.33
$259,973.06
$254,807.09
$249,615.29
$244,397.53
$239,153.69
$233,883.62
$228,587.21
$223,264.31
$217,914.80
$212,538.54
$207,135.39
$201,705.24
$196,247.93
$190,763.33
$185,251.32
$179,711.74
$174,144.46
$168,549.35
$162,926.27
$157,275.06
$151,595.60
$145,887.75
$140,151.35
$134,386.28
$128,592.37
$122,769.50
$116,917.51
$111,036.27
$105,125.62
$99,185.41
$93,215.50
$87,215.75
$81,185.99
$75,126.09
$69,035.88
$62,915.23
$56,763.97
$50,581.96
$44,369.03
$38,125.04
$31,849.83
$25,543.25
$19,205.13
$12,835.32
$6,433.67
Total Payment
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
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$6,465.83
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$6,465.83
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$6,465.83
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$6,465.83
$6,465.83
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$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
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$6,465.83
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$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
$6,465.83
Extra Payment
Intrest Expense
$2,912.00
$2,894.23
$2,876.37
$2,858.43
$2,840.39
$2,822.26
$2,804.04
$2,785.73
$2,767.33
$2,748.84
$2,730.26
$2,711.58
$2,692.81
$2,673.94
$2,654.98
$2,635.93
$2,616.78
$2,597.53
$2,578.19
$2,558.75
$2,539.22
$2,519.59
$2,499.85
$2,480.02
$2,460.10
$2,440.07
$2,419.94
$2,399.71
$2,379.38
$2,358.95
$2,338.41
$2,317.77
$2,297.03
$2,276.19
$2,255.24
$2,234.19
$2,213.03
$2,191.77
$2,170.40
$2,148.92
$2,127.33
$2,105.64
$2,083.84
$2,061.93
$2,039.91
$2,017.78
$1,995.54
$1,973.19
$1,950.73
$1,928.15
$1,905.46
$1,882.66
$1,859.74
$1,836.71
$1,813.57
$1,790.31
$1,766.93
$1,743.44
$1,719.82
$1,696.09
$1,672.24
$1,648.28
$1,624.19
$1,599.98
$1,575.65
$1,551.20
$1,526.63
$1,501.93
$1,477.11
$1,452.17
$1,427.10
$1,401.91
$1,376.59
$1,351.14
$1,325.57
$1,299.87
$1,274.04
$1,248.08
$1,221.99
$1,195.77
$1,169.42
$1,142.94
$1,116.32
$1,089.57
$1,062.69
$1,035.68
$1,008.53
$981.24
$953.82
$926.26
$898.56
$870.72
$842.75
$814.63
$786.38
$757.98
$729.44
$700.76
$671.93
$642.96
$613.85
$584.59
$555.18
$525.63
$495.93
$466.08
$436.08
$405.93
$375.63
$345.18
$314.58
$283.82
$252.91
$221.85
$190.63
$159.25
$127.72
$96.03
$64.18
$32.17
Principal
$3,553.83
$3,571.60
$3,589.46
$3,607.41
$3,625.45
$3,643.57
$3,661.79
$3,680.10
$3,698.50
$3,716.99
$3,735.58
$3,754.26
$3,773.03
$3,791.89
$3,810.85
$3,829.91
$3,849.06
$3,868.30
$3,887.64
$3,907.08
$3,926.62
$3,946.25
$3,965.98
$3,985.81
$4,005.74
$4,025.77
$4,045.90
$4,066.13
$4,086.46
$4,106.89
$4,127.42
$4,148.06
$4,168.80
$4,189.64
$4,210.59
$4,231.65
$4,252.80
$4,274.07
$4,295.44
$4,316.92
$4,338.50
$4,360.19
$4,381.99
$4,403.90
$4,425.92
$4,448.05
$4,470.29
$4,492.64
$4,515.11
$4,537.68
$4,560.37
$4,583.17
$4,606.09
$4,629.12
$4,652.27
$4,675.53
$4,698.90
$4,722.40
$4,746.01
$4,769.74
$4,793.59
$4,817.56
$4,841.65
$4,865.85
$4,890.18
$4,914.63
$4,939.21
$4,963.90
$4,988.72
$5,013.67
$5,038.73
$5,063.93
$5,089.25
$5,114.69
$5,140.27
$5,165.97
$5,191.80
$5,217.76
$5,243.85
$5,270.07
$5,296.42
$5,322.90
$5,349.51
$5,376.26
$5,403.14
$5,430.16
$5,457.31
$5,484.59
$5,512.02
$5,539.58
$5,567.28
$5,595.11
$5,623.09
$5,651.20
$5,679.46
$5,707.86
$5,736.40
$5,765.08
$5,793.90
$5,822.87
$5,851.99
$5,881.25
$5,910.65
$5,940.21
$5,969.91
$5,999.76
$6,029.76
$6,059.90
$6,090.20
$6,120.65
$6,151.26
$6,182.01
$6,212.92
$6,243.99
$6,275.21
$6,306.58
$6,338.12
$6,369.81
$6,401.66
$6,433.67
Ending Balance
$582,400.00
$578,846.17
$575,274.56
$571,685.10
$568,077.69
$564,452.25
$560,808.67
$557,146.88
$553,466.78
$549,768.28
$546,051.29
$542,315.71
$538,561.46
$534,788.43
$530,996.54
$527,185.69
$523,355.78
$519,506.73
$515,638.43
$511,750.79
$507,843.71
$503,917.09
$499,970.84
$496,004.86
$492,019.05
$488,013.31
$483,987.55
$479,941.65
$475,875.52
$471,789.07
$467,682.18
$463,554.76
$459,406.70
$455,237.89
$451,048.25
$446,837.66
$442,606.01
$438,353.21
$434,079.14
$429,783.70
$425,466.79
$421,128.29
$416,768.09
$412,386.10
$407,982.20
$403,556.27
$399,108.22
$394,637.93
$390,145.28
$385,630.18
$381,092.49
$376,532.12
$371,948.95
$367,342.86
$362,713.74
$358,061.47
$353,385.95
$348,687.04
$343,964.64
$339,218.63
$334,448.89
$329,655.30
$324,837.74
$319,996.10
$315,130.25
$310,240.06
$305,325.43
$300,386.22
$295,422.32
$290,433.60
$285,419.93
$280,381.20
$275,317.27
$270,228.02
$265,113.33
$259,973.06
$254,807.09
$249,615.29
$244,397.53
$239,153.69
$233,883.62
$228,587.21
$223,264.31
$217,914.80
$212,538.54
$207,135.39
$201,705.24
$196,247.93
$190,763.33
$185,251.32
$179,711.74
$174,144.46
$168,549.35
$162,926.27
$157,275.06
$151,595.60
$145,887.75
$140,151.35
$134,386.28
$128,592.37
$122,769.50
$116,917.51
$111,036.27
$105,125.62
$99,185.41
$93,215.50
$87,215.75
$81,185.99
$75,126.09
$69,035.88
$62,915.23
$56,763.97
$50,581.96
$44,369.03
$38,125.04
$31,849.83
$25,543.25
$19,205.13
$12,835.32
$6,433.67
$0.00
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Conclusion
As modern technology has extensively increased the quality of life for transported
livestock, improvements and developments are still needed. While the Midwest and the West
Coast have implemented many cleaning facilities and resting stations for livestock transporters,
there is a gap between these two regions. By implementing more washout stations, it will not
only help the animals by reducing fatigue and stress, but also ensure safety for exhausted drivers.
With the collected data, the Southern Utah area has shown promising success for a
livestock resting and washout station. As Interstate 15 has a large amount of animal
transportation coming from the Midwest, the resting areas and cleaning facilities along the way
are scarce. Because of the lack of washout stations and low competition, Bill and Will Petty plan
to implement a cleaning facility for these transportation companies. The research and
information detailed in this work provide the necessary requirements that a washout will need in
the Southern Utah area along with a developed proposal that is acceptable for submission to
financial institutions and stockholders.
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