Technological and economic aspect of meat cattle farming in Latvia
2016
Pilvere, I., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia) | Proskina, L., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia) | Nipers, A., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia)
World beef production is increasing at a rate of about one percent a year. Beef is one of the most consumed meat types in the European and American cuisine. Profitable beef farming requires continuous appraisal and adaptation of production systems in response to advances in technology and evolving mark et and agricultural policy conditions. Meat cattle farming is regarded as a prospective industry in Latvia, a s there are appropriate conditions for the industry and it is a n alternative for dairy and pig farming that faced various problems in recent years. The aim of this research is to identify the key technological and economic solutions in meat cattle farming. In Latvia cattle herds mostly consist of intensive breeds such as Charolais and Limousine, medium intensive breeds – Hereford and Aberdinangus – and the extensive Highland breed. In 2012 and 20 13 in Latvia the feed, capital and technology costs prevailed in the percentage distribution of the beef production costs. In Latvia meat cattle farming usually employs a pasture system. Other feeds and their quality play an essential role in achieving high cattle growth and productivity rates. The provision of dietary energy, protein and dry matter play a crucial role in the increase of live weight of young cattle. The provision of dietary energy and protein are essential in raising suckler cows and breeder bulls.
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