Strategies for Increasing Beef Cattle Production under Dryland Farming Systems

Burrow, H. M.

doi:10.14334/wartazoa.v29i4.2452

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“…Therefore, a shift in management and receptivity to development interventions should be prioritized. A report on Indonesian beef cattle by [ 52 ], suggested that cost-effective interventions such as a defined breeding calendar, suckling restriction period, and pre and post-calving nutrition should be implemented for fertility improvement. A breeding calendar that is in concurrence with the rainy season is of most importance and can assist balance peak nutritional demands with the provision of enough grazing pasture preferably at late pregnancy and early lactation to promote re-conception [ 53 , 54 ].…”

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Assessing Reproductive Performance to Establish Benchmarks for Small-Holder Beef Cattle Herds in South Africa

Nkadimeng

Marle-Köster

Nengovhela

et al. 2022

Animals

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Smallholder beef cattle farms in South Africa have had low reproductive performance, which has been associated with management practices. Considering current farm management practices, a multi-stage selection study was conducted to assess reproductive performance as defined by pregnancy rate, fetal and calf losses, calving interval and days open to benchmark reproductive performance. Data were collected twice, in autumn (March–May) for pregnancy diagnosis and in spring (September–November) for monitoring of confirmed pregnancies. Overall, 3694 cow records from 40 smallholder herds were collected during 2018 and 2019 breeding seasons from five provinces. The preferred 25th quartile described target performance and GLIMMIX procedure determined associations between management practices and performance. Smallholder farms on average recorded 50% pregnancy rate and 12% fetal and calf losses with 304 and 608 days open and calving interval, respectively. The derived target benchmarks for pregnancy rate, fetal and calf losses, days open and calving intervals in smallholder farms were 54%, 1.4%, 152 and 425 days, respectively. Reproductive performance was associated with no knowledge of body condition scoring before breeding, culling of old and non-productive cows, record keeping and low bull to cow ratio (p < 0.05). The performance benchmarks implied that industry averages may be improved if sustainable management services are provided through extension and advisory services.

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Assessing Reproductive Performance to Establish Benchmarks for Small-Holder Beef Cattle Herds in South Africa

Nkadimeng

Marle-Köster

Nengovhela

et al. 2022

Animals

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“…Feed is a source of energy for livestock growth, hence, the better the quality and the sufficient quantity, the greater the energy stored in the form of meat (Prabowo et al, 2008). Similar to a business, the time of effort is one of the determinants of obtaining optimal profits by accelerating cattle growth, increasing reproduction, and reducing mortality (Burrow, 2019). Feed improvement simulations with the addition of concentrate were carried out on the fattening sub-model to increase the appearance of cow production with the ratio of grass and concentrates of 30%: 70%.…”

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Application of System Dynamics Modelling in Evaluating Sustainability of Beef Cattle Production and Business System in Smallholder Farmers in South Sumatera, Indonesia

Susanti¹,

Priyanto²,

Muladno³

et al. 2023

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Beef cattle production and business model as a complex and dynamic concept requires understanding from a production, nutrition, and economic perspective. This study aims to analyze production systems, evaluate smallholder beef cattle businesses, and stimulate business development scenarios to increase income for sustainable business corporations with a dynamic system approach. Data were collected through interview methods to obtain data on production systems and business models, reproductive and economic parameters, and feed applications to obtain production parameters at the Field Station-School for Smallholder Community (FS-SSC) Maju Bersama, Musi Banyuasin Regency in 2021. The feed application experimental design used a factorial 3x2 Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 10 replications. A descriptive analysis was conducted to evaluate the corporate model's production system and business management. Production analysis was analyzed using ANOVA and data were processed using R studio software version 4.1.2. Furthermore, the observed parameters include average daily gain (ADG), dry matter intake (DMI), pregnancy rate, the ratio of male and female calf births, mortality rates, production costs and income. A business feasibility analysis is calculated by the value of net present value (NPV), benefit/cost (B/C ratio), and internal rate of return (IRR). Vensim software and powersim studio version 10 were used to compile causal loop (CLD) and flow chart diagrams, followed by dynamic system analysis. Based on the simulation results, the existing production model has not been declared feasible as a business with an NPV value of IDR. 683,350,309.27. The simulation results with improved feed and increased marketing showed that the best scenario in corporate business development is semi-intensive breeding. Intensive fattening cattle are given an additional marketing frequency concentrate twice with an interest rate of 6%. The feed application experimental design used a factorial 3x2 Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 10 replications. A descriptive analysis was conducted to evaluate the corporate model's production system and business management. Production analysis was analyzed using ANOVA and data were processed using R studio software version 4.1.2. Furthermore, the observed parameters include average daily gain (ADG), dry matter intake (DMI), pregnancy rate, the ratio of male and female calf births, mortality rates, production costs and income. A business feasibility analysis is calculated by the value of net present value (NPV), benefit/cost (B/C ratio), and internal rate of return (IRR). Vensim software and powersim studio version 10 were used to compile causal loop (CLD) and flow chart diagrams, followed by dynamic system analysis. Based on the simulation results, the existing production model has not been declared feasible as a business with an NPV value of IDR. 683,350,309.27. The simulation results with improved feed and increased marketing showed that the best scenario in corporate business development is semi-inten...

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“…Penerapan teknologi budidaya ternak ditujukan untuk pengembangan populasi dan produktivitas ternak (Burrow, 2019). Pengembangan populasi diarahkan dengan implementasi teknologi inseminasi buatan.…”

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Farmers' Perception and Adoption Level of Beef Cultivation Technology (Case of Livestock Farmer Group in Bunga Mas District, South Bengkulu Regency)

Fauzi,

Marzan,

Ramon

et al. 2022

Sinta. J. Sci. Tech. and Agric.

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The adoption of beef cattle cultivation technology will be determined by the farmer's perception of the technology. This study aims to determine the perception and level of adoption of beef cattle farming technology in Bunga Mas District, South Bengkulu Regency. The research was carried out from August to September 2021. Data collection through FGDs involved 19 participants consisting of 9 farmers from two farmer groups, 7 agricultural extension workers from BPP Bunga Mas, and 3 BPTP Bengkulu researchers. The data collected includes farmer's perception and adoption of the technology components of beef cattle cultivation, namely beef cattle mating technology with artificial insemination (AI), vaccination and administration of vitamins and medicines, provision of superior grass, giving concentrate, and utilization of livestock waste as organic fertilizer. The assessment of perception and adoption is assessed based on 4 categories. Perception and adoption are categorized as less good if they are at level 1-2, while the good category is on a scale of 3-4. Data were analyzed descriptively. The results showed that the perception of farmers in Bunga Mas District, South Bengkulu Regency on the components of beef cattle cultivation technology was included in the good category. Meanwhile, the level of farmer adoption of the technology component varies. The level of farmer adoption of the technology component of beef cattle cultivation has never been higher than the farmer's perception. Based on the conclusions obtained from the results of this study, it is suggested that it is necessary to encourage increased adoption of breeders for the application of technology, especially AI technology and the use of superior grass.

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Strategies for Increasing Beef Cattle Production under Dryland Farming Systems

Cited by 13 publications

References 15 publications

Assessing Reproductive Performance to Establish Benchmarks for Small-Holder Beef Cattle Herds in South Africa

Assessing Reproductive Performance to Establish Benchmarks for Small-Holder Beef Cattle Herds in South Africa

Application of System Dynamics Modelling in Evaluating Sustainability of Beef Cattle Production and Business System in Smallholder Farmers in South Sumatera, Indonesia

Farmers' Perception and Adoption Level of Beef Cultivation Technology (Case of Livestock Farmer Group in Bunga Mas District, South Bengkulu Regency)

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