Analysis of Suitable Farm Size for Fattening Pon Yang Kham Cattle

Pon Yang Kham Livestock Cooperative Limited (PYK Coop) is a local business organisation located in Sakon Nakhon province, Thailand. It has an essential economic role in assisting farmers and the community by creating a fair income distribution. However, PYK Coop has been facing problems from an oversupply of fattening cattle and the numbers involved in cattle production. This research investigated the costs and returns of production and the suitable farm size for beef cattle production to supply PYK Coop. The primary data were collected from 409 farmers in the cooperative using a questionnaire. The costs and returns of production were analysed and classified by the size of the farm to determine the most appropriate farm size for investment. The results revealed that the average number of cattle for individual farmers was 10.10 consisting of 3.50 bulls and cows, 2.64 calves and growing cattle, and 3.50 feedlot cattle. The cost of cattle production was divided into variable and fixed costs, which ranged annually between THB 17,279.13 and THB 300,185.88. The total annual income was THB 274,836.43. The annual net return of production (total revenue minus cost) was THB 25,984.81, while the annual net return of production per head of cattle was THB 25,984.81. The optimal farm size for beef cattle for the cooperative was a medium-sized farm. Overall, the results suggested that PYK Coop should encourage farmers to raise fattening cattle as a part-time occupation and aim to have no more than 10 head of cattle per farm. In doing so, PYK Coop should adjust the slaughter quota in accord with the number of beef cattle supplied by the farmers and should increase distribution channels to accommodate future production potential.

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PSVIII-19 Greenhouse gas emissions from beef cattle production in Brazil: how we can mitigate from animal operations?

Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.1093/jas/skab235.771 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽

pp. 430-430

Author(s):

Andre Pastori D Aurea ◽

Abmael S da Silva Cardoso ◽

Lauriston Bertelli Fernandes ◽

Ricardo Andrade Reis ◽

Luis Eduardo Ferreira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Carbon Dioxide ◽

Beef Cattle ◽

Agricultural Sector ◽

Average Daily Gain ◽

Ghg Emissions ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cattle Production ◽

Production Chain ◽

Beef Cattle Production ◽

Carbon Dioxide Equivalent

Abstract In Brazil beef cattle production is one of the most important activities in the agricultural sector and has an important impact on environmental and resources consumption. In this study assessed greenhouses gases (GHG) impacts from on farms representative productive system and the possible improvements of the production chain. Primary data from animal production index and feeding were collected from 17 farms, which covers 300.000 animals and 220.000 hectares. Emissions of methane, nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide were made using intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC) guidelines for national inventories. The GHG inventory included emissions from animals, feeds and operations for animal operation from “cradle to farm gate”. Emissions of each farm were converted to carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq) and divided by carcass production. Regression analysis between carbon dioxide equivalent and productive index was run to identify possible hotspot of GHG emissions. A large variation between farms were observed. The GHG yield ranged from 8.63 kg to 50.88 CO2eq kg carcass-1. The productive index age of slaughtering (P < 0.0001), average daily gain (P < 0.0001) and productivity (P = 0.058) per area were positive correlated to GHG yield. While no correlation was found with stocking rate (P = 0.21). Improvements of the production chain could be realized by accurate animal management strategies that reduce the age of slaughtering (feeding and genetic improvements) and gain individual or per area using strategic animal supplementation and pasture management, in order to obtains reduction of GHG emissions of beef cattle.

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Beef Cattle Price and Production Patterns in Relation to Drought in New Mexico

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su131810420 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (18) ◽

pp. 10420

Author(s):

Ashraf J. Zaied ◽

Hatim M. E. Geli ◽

Andres F. Cibils ◽

Mohammed N. Sawalhah ◽

Jerry L. Holechek ◽

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Keyword(s):

Beef Cattle ◽

Production Systems ◽

Severity Index ◽

Drought Severity ◽

Cattle Production ◽

Net Return ◽

Linear Relationships ◽

Beef Cattle Production ◽

Ranch Management ◽

Effects Of Drought

Understanding the fluctuations in monthly and annual cattle prices plays a key role in supporting the sustainability of New Mexico’s (NM’s), United States (US), beef cattle industry under variable environmental conditions. The goal of this study was to provide an improved understanding of NM’s beef cattle production systems in terms of prices and production patterns and related drought impacts. The main objectives were to evaluate monthly and annual prices patterns for heifers and steers (cattle) and calves, the relationships between annual cattle prices and inventory and drought, and the effects of drought on ranch net return. Drought events were assessed using the Self-Calibrated Palmer Drought Severity Index (9SC-PDSI). The generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity models and their exponential version were used to investigate the effects of drought and cattle supply on cattle prices, and the effects of drought on ranch net return. Spectral analysis and timeseries decomposition were used to identify the cycles of the annual price and numbers of cattle and calf. Coherence analysis was used to examine the relationships between inventory of cattle classes and drought. The results indicated that prices of cattle and calf usually drop in October through January and peak in April. The inventory of replacement heifers and steers were negatively related to cattle prices, while the inventory of calves was positively related to calf prices. Cattle and calf prices showed negative linear relationships with droughts. Annual cattle and calf prices showed 6- and 10-year cycles, while their inventory showed 6- and 8- year cycles, respectively. Our finding suggested that a rancher can still earn some net return when drought falls within the “Abnormally Dry” category of the US Drought Monitor. However, a rancher with a large herd or ranch size can endure drought more than a rancher with a medium herd or ranch size and reach the breakeven point. Specifically, the net return ($/head) is expected to increase (or decrease) by $62.29, $60.51, and $64.07 per head if the SC-PDSI increase (or decrease) by one unit in all large and medium ranch sizes, respectively. The effects of drought on ranch net return that we identified need further improvements using additional data. Due to NM’s location and the diversity of its rangeland, understanding the response of cattle prices to drought and beef cattle supply based on these findings can be used to help NM’s ranchers and those in other similar regions make informed ranch management decisions. These findings can also support the development of improved understanding of beef cattle production systems regionally.

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PRODUKTIVITAS SAPI BALI JANTAN DIPELIHARA PADA LAHAN GAMBUT BASAH

ZIRAA'AH MAJALAH ILMIAH PERTANIAN ◽

10.31602/zmip.v46i2.4307 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 46 (2) ◽

pp. 144

Author(s):

Kristyan Amiano ◽

Yemima Yemima ◽

Dwi Dedeh Kurniasari

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Standard Deviation ◽

Beef Cattle ◽

Total Population ◽

Production Costs ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cattle Population ◽

Cattle Production ◽

Average Value ◽

Bali Cattle

This study aims to evaluate male Bali cattle as potential livestock on peatlands. This research was conducted from October 2020 to December 2020. The method used in this study was a survey in the form of direct observation and measurement of livestock to obtain primary data. The sample of the area was taken by purposive sampling based on the largest Balinese cattle population in wet peatlands, with a total of 60 male Bali cattle. The variables observed included variables, body length (cm), shoulder height (cm), chest circumference (cm), body weight (kg), forage characteristics, and seedlings based on SNI-2017 for Bali cattle. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively by calculating the average value and standard deviation. The results show that the maintenance of male Bali cattle on wet peatlands can utilize natural greenery so that it can reduce production costs. The performance of male Bali cattle production can be seen as the criteria for selecting superior male seedlings in wet peatlands, where the percentage of entering class I was 33.4% of the total population being maintained. Wet peatlands can be used as a source of Balinese cattle to meet the need for productive beef cattle.

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SIZE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF FARMS SPECIALIZING IN THE PRODUCTION OF BEEF CATTLE ON THE BACKGROUND OF ALL AGRICULTURAL FARMS

Annals of the Polish Association of Agricultural and Agribusiness Economists ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0013.7793 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol XXII (2) ◽

pp. 70-79

Author(s):

Dorota Komorowska

Keyword(s):

Resource Management ◽

Beef Cattle ◽

Economic Efficiency ◽

Farm Size ◽

Cattle Production ◽

Management Effectiveness ◽

Low Level ◽

Beef Cattle Production ◽

Production Subsidies ◽

Production Resources

The aim of the study is the assessment of the management effectiveness of production resources on farms of various sizes specializing in beef cattle production against the background of total results in farms covered by agricultural accounting in the FADN system in 2017. The assessment was carried out in terms of organization and the intensity of production, production and economic results as well as the efficiency of resource management. Production intensity on farms focused on beef cattle production was found to be clearly lower, therefore, productivity and profitability settled on a low level. For most farms specializing in beef cattle production, subsidies determined income, however, when their size increased, the share of subsidies in income generally dropped. Decreasing cost-intensity in production caused it. Accordingly, along with an increase in the size of the compared farm groups, the differences in the level of income and economic efficiency of resource management clearly decreased. Therefore, it can be assumed that the increase of farm size specializing in beef cattle production is a way to improve effectiveness, especially the economic effectiveness of resource management.

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INFLUENCE OF MATURE COW WEIGHT ON ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY IN BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION

Canadian Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.4141/cjas75-028 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 55 (2) ◽

pp. 233-250 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

C. A. MORRIS ◽

J. W. WILTON

Keyword(s):

Beef Cattle ◽

Economic Efficiency ◽

Market Price ◽

Farm Size ◽

Cattle Production ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Economic Values ◽

High Feed ◽

Beef Cattle Production ◽

Beef Prices

Linear programming has been used to investigate with a farm level model the influence of mature cow weight on economic efficiency in beef cattle production. Four other factors are considered: (1) farm size, (2) herd size, (3) beef and feed prices, and (4) a marketing option (i.e. the facility to feed home-grown crops or to feed and sell home-grown crops). Intermediate prices represent Ontario conditions for 1972. The model describes straightbred production, and is integrated in the sense that it includes a cow–calf operation with replacements bred on the farm, a beef feedlot for steers and surplus heifers, cropping, and the labor and capital required for livestock and cropping. Farm gross margin was the criterion for comparing the 450 combinations of factors, as this was considered the most relevant criterion for the farmer. Comparisons were made only within farm sizes. Optimal plans did not always correspond in ranking for gross margin/cow, gross margin/kg and farm gross margin. In general, the larger cows produced larger farm gross margins. The most important exceptions were under conditions of high feed prices relative to beef prices, where intermediate or small-sized cows were most profitable, depending on the farm size. With high beef prices, economic values (as defined in the text) for mature cow weights ranged from 33 to 51 % of the market price for beef. At intermediate feed and beef prices, economic values were smaller, averaging $0.083/kg or 11.6% of the market price for beef. Because of the assumption in the model of proportionality in growth, the economic values for weaning weight and daily gain could be derived from those for mature weight, giving average values of $0.181/kg and $4.51 per 0.1 kg/day, respectively. With high feed prices (relative to beef prices), economic values were negative under most conditions.

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Use of feed enzymes in feedlot finishing diets

Canadian Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.4141/a98-124 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 79 (2) ◽

pp. 243-246 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

K. A. Beauchemin ◽

L. M. Rode ◽

D. Karren

Keyword(s):

Beef Cattle ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Average Daily Gain ◽

Feedlot Cattle ◽

Dry Matter Intake ◽

Cattle Production ◽

Finishing Diets ◽

Feed Enzymes ◽

Daily Gain ◽

Matter Basis

An enzyme mixture with predominantly xylanase and cellulase activities was added to a high concentrate diet (92.2%, dry matter basis) and fed to growing heifers (370 kg) reared in a commercial feedlot. Enzyme supplementation had no effect on dry matter intake but increased (P < 0.01) average daily gain by 9% (1.40 to 1.53 kg d−1) and numerically improved feed-to-gain ratio by 10% (7.72 to 6.95 kg dry matter kg−1 gain). Feed enzyme technology can improve efficiency of commercial feedlot cattle production. Key words: Beef cattle, feedlot cattle, enzymes, barley

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ANALISIS BREAK EVEN POINT TERNAK SAPI POTONG KELOMPOK TANI “SUMBER HIDUP SEJATI” DI KECAMATAN BINTAUNA KABUPATEN BOLAANG MONGONDOW UTARA

ZOOTEC ◽

10.35792/zot.36.2.2016.11477 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 36 (2) ◽

pp. 262

Author(s):

Alvianti Bawinto ◽

D. R. Mokoagouw ◽

F. H. Elly ◽

M. A.V Manese

Keyword(s):

Beef Cattle ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Variable Cost ◽

Fixed Costs ◽

Case Study Method ◽

Total Variable Cost ◽

Livestock Raising ◽

Break Even Point

ANALYSIS OF BREAK EVEN POINT ON CATTLE FARMING BY FARMER GROUP "SUMBER HIDUP SEJATI" IN THE SUB DISTRICT OF BINTAUNA BOLAANG MONGONDOW NORTH. Cattle, in Bolaang Mongondow North is one of the sources of income of the community. The problem, unknown feasibility of cattle, by the groups "Sumber Hidup Sejati" as the owner. The purpose of research that has been done is to analyze Break Even Point (BEP) of the cattle business, the farmer group " Sumber Hidup Sejati". This research has been conducted using the case study method. Primary data was obtained directly from the respondent, through interviews using a questionnaire. Secondary data were obtained from the agency, which is associated with this research. Total variable cost of Rp 86.444 million, fixed costs USD 6.28 million, with income from sales of cattle Rp 105,000,000. The results showed the number as many as 14 heads of cattle, with a profit of Rp. 14.276 million. The results of the analysis of Break Even Point (BEP) for the revenue of cattle obtained value 34,888,889. That is the business of cattle on farmers' groups "Sumber Hidup Sejati" reached break even, on the condition of the revenues received Rp. 34,888,889, Based on the analysis BEP volume values obtained BEP 4.74. That is the business of cattle on farmers' groups "Sumber Hidup Sejati" no profit no loss suffered if livestock raising cattle that are as much as five head. Keywords: Break Even Point, Beef Cattle, Farmers Group

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Consideraciones metodológicas para la tipificación de sistemas de producción bovina a partir de fuentes secundarias

Ciencia y Tecnología Agropecuaria ◽

10.21930/rcta.vol2_num2_art:166 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 6

Author(s):

Carlos Humberto García ◽

Luz María Calle

Keyword(s):

Beef Cattle ◽

Crop Production ◽

Production Systems ◽

Farm Size ◽

Human Populations ◽

Cattle Production ◽

Feeder Cattle ◽

Beef Cattle Production ◽

Cow Calf

Se presentan los resultados de aplicar una metodología rápida y económica para tipificar sistemas de producción bovinos a partir de datos obtenidos de fuentes secundarias. La metodología describe modelos estructurales de producción ganadera y los ubica espacialmente determinando sistemas modales. Para ello se utilizan estadísticas básicas del departamento de Santander (Colombia), que asumen el municipio como unidad de análisis. Se proponen y usan algunas variables para el desarrollo y cálculo de indicadores relacionados con aspectos estructurales de los sistemas de producción, tales como la ocupación y uso de la superficie agropecuaria, la estructura demográfica bovina, el tamaño predial de las fincas, la distribución rural y urbana de la población humana, la vacunación contra la fiebre aftosa y la utilización de pastos mejorados. Mediante técnicas estadísticas de Análisis Multivariado, Correlación Múltiple, Análisis de Componentes Principales y Análisis Jerárquico de Conglomerados fue posible identificar tipologías, calculando matemáticamente sus descriptores. Así, se identifican y describen cuatro tipologías estructurales: bovinos de cría en el modelo de economía campesina, bovinos para producción de carne, bovinos como actividad complementaria de la economía campesina agrícola y bovinos de cría y levante en un modelo pre-empresarial. La ubicación espacial de las tipologías se realizó dentro de subregiones naturales (Zona Fría, Montaña Santandereana, Hoyas de los Ríos Ponce Chica mocha y Suárez y Valle del Magdalena Medio), lo cual condujo a la identificación de doce subgrupos que se priorizaron de acuerdo con su inventario ganadero para una mejor descripción de las tipologías. Methodological approach for classification of cattle production systems from secondary information sourcesA rapid and low cost methodology was applied to classify cattle production systems using data from secondary sources. This methodology identifies, describes and specially locates modal cattle production systems. Basic information on biophysical and socioeconomical aspects of the department of Santander (Colombia) was used for this purpose, considering the municipality as the unit of analysis. A set of variables was used to calculate structural indicators of the production systems such as: land use in agriculture, structure of the bovine population, farm size, use of improved pastures, foot and mouth disease vaccination records, as well as rural and urban human populations. In order to define and calculate the descriptors for classification of these systems multivariate analysis, multiple correlation, principal components and cluster analysis were applied. Four system s were identified and described: (1) cow-calf owned by small farmers, (2) beef cattle production enterprises, (3) small operations of cow-calf and feeder cattle, and (4) bovines as complement to crop production in small farms. A methodology was developed to locate the above systems under the natural subregions: Cold zones, Santander highlands, Fonce Chicamocha and Suárez basin rivers and Medium Magdalena Valley; thus leading to the identification of 12 subgroups, which were prioritized according to their cattle populations, and as a result provide adequate means to describe beef cattle production systems.

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