As of January 1, Company A has a stock of 1,250 2 year-old cows and 850 1 year-old heifers. The Company purchased 300 1-year old heifers on July 1 for P154. In addition, 50 heifers were born on July 1. The following fair value less costs to sell are provided: 1 y/o heifers, January 1 300 2 y/o cows, January 1 224 New born heifers, July 1 146 1 y/o heifers, July 1 154 New born heifers, Dec 31 136 6-month old heifers, Dec 31 135 1 y/o heifers, Dec 31 150 1.5 y/o heifers, Dec 31 164 2 y/o heifers, Dec 31 173 2 y/o cows, Dec 31 219 3 y/o cows, Dec 31 233 Determine net loss in fair value of the biological assets during the year.

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As of January 1, Company A has a stock of 1,250 2 year-old cows and 850 1 year-old heifers.

The Company purchased 300 1-year old heifers on July 1 for P154. In addition, 50 heifers were born on July 1.

The following fair value less costs to sell are provided:

1 y/o heifers, January 1 300
2 y/o cows, January 1 224
New born heifers, July 1 146
1 y/o heifers, July 1 154
New born heifers, Dec 31 136
6-month old heifers, Dec 31 135
1 y/o heifers, Dec 31 150
1.5 y/o heifers, Dec 31 164
2 y/o heifers, Dec 31 173
2 y/o cows, Dec 31 219
3 y/o cows, Dec 31 233

Determine net loss in fair value of the biological assets during the year.

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