Academic literature on the topic 'Cattle breeder attitudes'

The aim of the article was to identify leading relationship attitudes among farmers keeping animals of conservative breeds. The practical justification for the adopted analyses was to identify factors that foster desirable relations (attitudes) in agriculture based on ties. The research was conducted among 145 farms using an interview questionnaire in the poviats of three voivodships (Malopolskie, Podkarpackie, Lubelskie), where operations with livestock conservation breeds occurred. Collective selection was deliberate, meeting the criteria for the use of the extended diversity of breeds of farmed animals in 3 categories (cows, sheep and pigs). On the basis of the PCA test and analysis, 2 types of attitudes were selected: bonded and opportunistic. In the implemented accounts represented by farms according to three species of animals of conservative breeds, the opportunistic attitude was more prevalent than the prison attitude. The opportunism of pig and cattle breeders was particularly valued. In addition, the distribution of attitudes in groups was analysed, among others, due to the characteristics of farmers (age, sex, education and professional experience) and the presence of a successor on the farm. What was confirmed, among others, was the impact of a lack of professional experience of farmers on pro-bonding attitudes. In addition, in the groups, the distribution of attitudes was analysed, among others, according to the characteristics of farmers (age, gender, education, professional experience) and the presence of a successor on the farm. The influence of the lack of professional experience of farmers on relationship-oriented attitudes was confirmed. The younger generation of farmers may be more effective in implementing programmes of genetic biodiversity of farm animals. Small-scale farms, developed by better-educated farmers, with short work experience in agriculture and less experience in keeping animals of conservative breeds, prove to be developmental. The obtained results are illustrative of purposely selected objects, with restrictions, they can be related to the population of all Polish farms keeping animals of conservative breeds.

Livestock keepers in southwestern Burkina Faso hold the local Lobi taurine breed, local Zebu cattle, and their crosses. Some communities in the region have begun to implement community-based cattle breeding programs (CBBPs), which involve animal tagging and recording and, potentially, also bull sharing. Based on the hypothesis that the participation of livestock keepers in CBBPs depends on their attitudes towards these programs, we used questionnaires to survey the attitudes of 125 farmers towards cattle breeding strategies and tools. Results were analyzed using principal component analysis. Farmers showed a highly positive attitude towards maintaining the features of their preferred cattle breed, but their attitudes varied substantially towards crossbreeding for breed improvement. Farmers generally agreed that performance was more important than animal appearance, and most of them were willing to cooperate with breeders’ associations but were skeptical about sharing their bulls with other farmers. The majority was reluctant to record performance data, which may be due to a capacity deficit and their confidence in being able to select the best animals based purely on phenotype. Our analysis suggests that breeders’ associations, as a key component of CBBPs, should lay down clear rules and obligations for their members from the outset. Timely consideration of farmers’ attitudes towards different breeding tools may improve their uptake and guarantee the sustainability of CBBPs.

The research was conducted in Mangunrejo Village, Tegalrejo District, Magelang Regency. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between the level of cosmopolitan and innovation characteristics with the attitude of beef cattle breeders, in the treatment of traumatic wounds using Iodine plant extract ointment. Data were collected by means of observation and questionnaires. The variables observed were the level of cosmopolitan, innovation characteristics and attitudes. The study design used is the One Shot Case Study method. The population used is the Amanah farmer/livestock group with a sample of 32 people determined using the saturated sample technique. Analysis of the data used is descriptive analysis and statistical analysis (simple correlation or Pearson product moment and multiple correlation). The results showed a significant relationship (p < 0.05) between the cosmopolitan level and the attitude of goat breeders with a correlation coefficient (ryx1) of 0.395 (positive), indicating a significant relationship (p < 0.05) between the characteristics of innovation and the attitudes of cattle farmers. cut on the treatment of traumatic wounds using an iodine plant extract ointment and the correlation coefficient (ryx2)= 0.355 (positive). Taken together, there was also a significant relationship (p < 0.05) between the level of cosmopolitan and innovation characteristics with the attitude of beef cattle farmers on the treatment of traumatic wounds using plant extract ointment (Ryx1x2) of 0.473 (positive). This study can be concluded that there is a relationship between the level of cosmopolitan and innovation characteristics with the attitude of beef cattle farmers in the treatment of traumatic wounds using plant extract ointment.

The purpose of research is finding out the influence of internal factors and external members on the sustainability of livestock fattening beef cattle breeding business in Central Java jepara regency.This research was conducted in February until Juni 2017 in Jepara regency. The used of research method is survey. The research material is breeder as respondent wit the total of 250 people who are taken fromtaken from 3 districts and villages stratified random sampling based on the number of cattle fire pieces in the most district, medium and at least.The equipment used here is a questionnaire (questionnaire). The data analysis used here is regression followed by path analysis.The independent variables in this research are internal factors and external factors of members. The internal factors of the members consist of: members motivation (X1), membersknowledge (X2), members attitude (X3) and external factors of members consisting of: information exposure (X4), the role of instructorrole (X5), livestock performance (X6). The dependent variable is member sustainability (Y1). The results showed that simultaneously and partially the members motivation, members knowledge, members attitude, the instructorrole and livestock performance affect significantly on the groupssustainability variable.

Abstract. The complex balance between innovation and conservation regarding animal genetic resources makes it difficult to find mutually accepted improvement pathways between breeders, government agencies, and research and education institutions. This study maps stakeholder viewpoints on cattle genetic improvement in Niger using the Q method. Fifty-three statements derived from expert opinions and focus group interviews were ranked by 22 respondents along a seven-grade scale expressing their degree of approval. The Q method reveals a limited consensus on development goals, overall strategy, and the present context of operation. Beyond this consensus, three discourses are identified that express distinct attitudes regarding the balance between conservation and progress, leading to distinct strategies. The first discourse fits with a modernist vision and government strategies established in the 2000s based on exotic crossbreeding and improved purebred Azawak. The second discourse lines up with the previous livestock development strategy of Niger (before 2000) based on indigenous breeds. The third discourse represents a conservationist vision, with minor importance in the present sampling. Tentative observations are proposed on the consequences of this divide in opinions on livestock policies in Niger, including extension. The Q method appears effective in identifying the concerns of stakeholders on complex agricultural innovation topics. As a sensing tool to follow-up policy implementation in similarly complex agricultural topics, the Q method may inform adaptive extension and education strategies.

RELATIONSHIP OF THE AUTHOR CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE SUCCESS OF DEVELOPMENT OF COW LIVESTOCK BUSINESS IN TONDEGESAN, TONDEGESAN ONE, AND TONDEGESAN TWO VILLAGE. Theaim of this studi was to evaluate the characteristics of extension agents from the aspects of knowledge, skills, motivation, attitude, distance of residence and extension facilities in developing PO cattle breeders in Tondegesan Village, Tondegesan Village One and Two Kawangkoan District. The study was designed as a survey to 100 farmers as respondents. The results of the study showed (1) Characteristics of Extension Workers classified as good for developing of PO beef cattle business indicated from knowledge, skills, motivation, attitude of farmers, distance of residence and extension facilities, (2) Relatively good things from extension agents in their roles as an instructor isprovided material extension considered on farmers needed, and the ability of the instructor in explaining the material. The results of the analysis show that the value of x2count = 26.586, which is greater than the value of x2table which is 9,488.Thus, we conclude that there is a significant correlation between the characteristics of extension agents and the successful development of PO beef cKeywords: Characteristics, extension agents, successattle business.

Seedstock breeders’ perspectives on topics associated with maternal productivity in beef cattle were investigated through the use of qualitative in-depth semi-structured interviews. Given the complexity of maternal productivity, it is possible that some issues may not be fully captured by recording performance and data analysis. This paper discusses theory emerging from content analysis of interview data on management and genetic factors affecting maternal productivity as detailed by seedstock breeders in southern Australia. Overall, 24 interviews were conducted as part of an intensive field-work component with seedstock breeders involved with the Cooperative Research Centre for Beef Genetic Technologies’ Maternal Productivity Project. Qualitative content analysis of interview data revealed a considerable divergence in attitudes to cow management with regards to grazing management, body condition fluctuation and the utilisation of body fat reserves. Specifically, production systems diverged on the basis of animal management characterised by either ‘controlled’ or ‘variable input’ feeding strategies. Variation in management approach was associated with different perspectives on the perceived importance of selecting for production traits including growth, beef yield and milk compared with selection for perceived resilience traits including increased subcutaneous fat. The results demonstrated that among seedstock breeders targeting similar end markets, substantial variation in animal selection and management exists and this requires further characterisation to ensure breeding programs and animal management are optimal.

The paper is initiated to design appropriate conservation strategies and breeding scheme for Fogera cattle breed that will be used as a guide for other Ethiopian indigenous cattle breed. Two types of data, on-farm and on-station, were used; the on-farm data was collected from three districts, namely, Fogera, Dera, and Bahir Dar Zuria; those are expected as the home of the breed. A total of 150 farmers, which are knowledgeable and having at least one cattle of Fogera phenotype in their herd, were purposively selected and interviewed. Additionally, farmer’s focus group discussion (FGD) was conducted to capture the historical background, population, and distribution of the breed. SPSS (version 16) and index method was used to analyze the quantitative and scoring data’s, respectively. A meeting at national and regional level was also conducted to evaluate the existing conservation strategy and to identify the major stakeholders for the strategy. The main reasons to conserve Fogera breed are due to presence of interrelated constraints, presence of unique traits of the breed, better attitude of farmers, and decreasing population trend of the breed. Community-based in situ conservation strategy, to ensure the participation of the community, was designed for the breed. With the conservation strategy, related activities like feed development, animal health interventions, market linkage, and development of cooperatives will be implemented to improve the working environment. The stakeholders that are identified as an actor in the strategy should realize their honest participation for the sustainability of conservation and improvement of the breed.

Tujuan diseminasi teknologi pembuatan haylage plus melalui kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, keterampilan dan merubah sikap anggota kelompok tani agar mampu mengolah dan menyimpan bahan pakan ternak yang melimpah pada musim hujan (panen) sebagai solusi untuk mengatasi kesulitan penyediaan pakan sapi potong yang terbatas pada musim kemarau. Metode diseminasi yang digunakan untuk memecahkan masalah tersebut adalah kombinasi metode penyuluhan tatap muka langsung sesuai dengan protokol kesehatan Covid-19 dengan gelar teknologi (showcase technology). Berdasarkan hasil kajian ini sebanyak 28,69% anggota kelompok tani yang pernah mendengar teknologi pembuatan haylage plus dari jerami padi dan hanya 13,79% yang sudah mengikuti pelatihan pembuatan haylage. Berdasarkan hasil kegitan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan, keterampilan dan sikap anggota kelompok tani terhadap teknologi pembuatan haylage plus masih rendah, sehingga masih perlu ditingkatkan dalam rangka peningkatan kapasitas petani-peternak. Dissemination of Haylage Plus Production Technology to Overcome Difficulties in Feeding Beef Cattle in the Dry Season Abstract The purpose of disseminating the technology for making haylage plus through community service activities is to increase knowledge, skills and change the attitude of farmer group members so that they are able to process and store abundant animal feed ingredients during the rainy season (harvesting) as a solution to overcome difficulties in providing beef cattle feed. limited to the dry season. The dissemination method used to solve this problem is a combination of face-to-face counseling methods in accordance with the Covid-19 health protocol with a technology title (showcase technology). Based on the results of this study, 28.69% of farmer group members had heard of the technology of making haylage plus from rice straw and only 13.79% had attended training on making haylage. Based on the results of the activity, it can be concluded that the level of knowledge, skills and attitudes of farmer group members towards the technology of making haylage plus is still low, so it still needs to be improved in order to increase the capacity of farmers and breeders.

Public attitudes towards cows and cow shelters in India need to be assessed in the contemporary context, as India is facing an overpopulation of street cows, leading to traffic hazards, public health issues, and pollution. We investigated the attitudes of the general public in India towards cow welfare in general and cow shelters (gaushalas) in particular. Eight hundred and twenty-five members of the public, residing in the vicinity of 54 cow shelters, were interviewed for this purpose. Their perception of animal welfare centred on animal care, cows as goddesses and mothers, and doing things properly. More than half visited a shelter daily for religious reasons. Most believed that cow shelters were the best way to manage the stray cow population and felt a community responsibility towards all breeds of cows for animal welfare reasons. Space availability for the cows was the key welfare issue voiced. Older people were more likely to identify animal welfare and culture as the main reason for sheltering cows. Better educated, wealthier, and more religious people visited the shelters most, rating religion and breeding higher as the shelter’s main purpose. Males favoured indigenous cow breeds more than females. Village respondents were more likely to consider the facilities adequate compared with country town and urban respondents. In contrast to married respondents, single people were more likely to say that they visited for leisure rather than for religious purposes. The survey indicated that the Indian community was generally supportive of cow sheltering and that visits to the shelters helped them to know that unwanted cattle were being well cared for.

Maternal productivity, defined as weight of cow-calf output per unit of feed consumed on an annual basis is complex with many component traits interacting with on-farm management to determine overall production efficiency. This thesis implemented an interdisciplinary research approach that integrated qualitative social science and quantitative animal science to examine the output components of maternal productivity. Such an approach generated an understanding about factors associated with maternal productivity from both an animal science perspective and also as perceived by seedstock breeders. The initial qualitative research revealed divergence in seedstock breeder‟s perspectives on topics associated with maternal productivity. Specifically, attitudes to animal management with regard to grazing management, cow energy reserve fluctuation and the utilisation of fat reserves were varied. Breeder‟s attitudes on these topics were associated with divergence in perspectives on the importance of selection for production traits including yield, growth and milk compared with selection for perceived resilience traits including subcutaneous fat and earlier maturity pattern. The outcomes from the initial qualitative research drove the analysis of animal performance data collected through the Cooperative Research Centre for Beef Genetic Technologies Maternal Productivity Project. These analyses included understanding • the repeatability of cow body composition traits • associations of Breedplan EBVs with cow energy reserves • genetic correlations between cow body composition traits, • associations between genetic merit, nutrition and cow body energy reserves with reproductive rate Objectively measured body composition traits had moderate to high between time repeatability. In addition, Breedplan EBVs for EMA, Rib, Rump (P8) and IMF were closely related to the equivalent ultrasound measure in Angus and Hereford cows at pre-calving and weaning in the first two parities. Breedplan carcass EBVs were not associated with cow body composition change during lactation. Together these results indicate that currently available Breedplan carcass EBVs change cow body composition, and that selection for increased fatness at a young age will result in cows that are fatter. Cow body composition traits were moderately heritable and had high to very high between time genetic correlations indicating that at the genetic level, cow body composition traits are genetically very similar across time (pre-calving and weaning) and age (first and second parity). P8 and Rib EBV and pre-calving P8 and rib fat depth were associated with several components of reproductive rate with varying effects depending on parity, calving season and nutrition. The importance of genetic and phenotypic fatness on reproductive rate was larger in autumn calving and low nutrition production systems. Breeders viewed results presented on associations between reproductive rate and EBVs and energy reserves as unsurprising and also as supporting their varied perspectives and current selection direction. In addition, weighting of EBVs in a selection index was associated with variance in calving rate. The implications of these results are that the varied selection emphasis by breeders involved in this project may be appropriate. Relationships between lifetime cow maternal productivity, supply chain profitability, on-farm production system and genetic merit need to be addressed to enable beef breeders to make informed animal selection and management decisions. By working closely with livestock breeders, and listening to, and understanding their observations, perspectives and beliefs on maternal productivity, and also in analysing animal performance data, there has been considerable benefit in generating a greater understanding of the production system and the interactions that occur within it. The outcome of this approach has been to firstly demonstrate and explain the varied perspectives held by seedstock breeders on associations between genetic merit and maternal productivity; and secondly, using animal performance data demonstrate how and why many of the observations and contrasting perspectives of breeders appear justified.
Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 2012