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Rajpoot, Veenesh, Pawan Singh, and Kotresh Prasad C. "Feeding and Breeding Management Practices of Dairy Animals in Muzaffarnagar District of Uttar Pradesh." Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology 17, no. 02 (March 25, 2021): 64–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.21887/ijvsbt.17.2.12.

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The study was conducted to understand farmers’ feeding and breeding practices in the Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Eighty farmers were randomly selected from four villages of two blocks. These farmers were grouped into three categories based on their landholding size as marginal (less than 1 ha), small (1-2 ha) and medium (2-10 ha). Using a pre-tested interview schedule, data were collected on existing breeding and feeding management practices followed by different categories of farmers.It is revealed that all farmers offered green fodder to their dairy animals @16.03 ± 0.80, 18.96 ± 0.73, and 23.53 ± 0 kg/animal/day, respectively. The majority of farmers (98%) used cake as a concentrate ingredient.51.25% of farmers used A.I.and 20% used the natural method for breeding of dairy animals. A majority (88.75%) considered bellowing with mucus discharge as the signs of estrous in dairy animals. Across the farmer’s categories, 70% of farmers reported repeat breeding problems in their dairy animals. It can be concluded that feeding and breeding management practices followed by the medium category of farmers were better for dairy animals.
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Murphy, Kevin, Doug Lammer, Steve Lyon, Brady Carter, and Stephen S. Jones. "Breeding for organic and low-input farming systems: An evolutionary–participatory breeding method for inbred cereal grains." Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 20, no. 1 (March 2005): 48–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/raf200486.

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AbstractOrganic and low-input farmers often plant seed varieties that have been selected under conventional practices, traditionally including high inputs of artificial fertilizers, crop protection chemicals and/or water. In addition, these crops are often selected in environments that may or may not represent the local environment of the farmer. An evolutionary participatory breeding (EPB) method emphasizes the utilization of natural selection in combination with site-specific farmer selection in early segregating generations of a heterogeneous crop population. EPB is a combination of two specific breeding methods, evolutionary breeding and participatory plant breeding. Evolutionary breeding has been shown to increase yield, disease resistance, genetic diversity and adaptability of a crop population over time. It is based on a mass selection technique used by farmers for over 10,000 years of crop improvement. Participatory plant breeding programs originated in developing countries to meet the needs of low-input, small-scale farmers in marginal environments who were often overlooked by conventional crop breeders. The EPB method is an efficient breeding system uniquely suited to improving crop varieties for the low-input and organic farmer. The EPB method utilizes the skills and knowledge of both breeders and farmers to develop heterogeneous landrace populations, and is an effective breeding method for both traditional and modern farmers throughout the world.
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Labetubun, Jusak, Demianus F. Souhoka, Riri Sarfan, and Isye J. Liur. "REPRODUKSI DAN PERKEMBANGBIAKAN TERNAK BABI DI DUSUN AMA-ORI DESA PASSO, KECAMATAN BAGUALA, KOTA AMBON." MAANU: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat 2, no. 1 (June 9, 2024): 49–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.30598/maanuv2i1p49-60.

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Community Service Activities aim to 1) Increase knowledge by educating pig farmers about good practices in reproduction and breeding management to increase animal production and welfare. 2) Teaching various practical skills to farmers, 3) Introducing management practices that pay attention to animal welfare in the aspects of reproduction and breeding, 4) Optimizing pig reproduction to increase farmer productivity and income. Activities using methods; counseling (workshops), development of educational materials, individual consultations, field assistance and use of information technology. The activity lasted for 1 day involving 22 pig breeders in Ama Ori hamlet, Passo Village, Ambon City. The results achieved are the acquisition of a number of knowledge and skills regarding good practices in the field of reproduction and breeding of pigs.
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Khandoker, MAM Yahia, Md Younus Ali, Tasmina Akter, Mst Mahomudha Akhtar, Mst Kamrunnahar Kona, Nusrat Jahan Meki, Marzia Rahman Sompa, and Israt Jahan Meem. "Population distribution and breeding practices of livestock in different districts of Bangladesh." Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology 8, no. 3 (September 20, 2023): 38–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/aajbb.v8i3.67698.

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The objectives of this study were to determine the farmers’ socio-economic characteristics, livestock population dynamics, and breeding practices followed by the farmers. Out of 1487 farmers, a major proportion (53.12%) of farmers was middle-aged. Most of the farmers (71.22%) were associated with agricultural activities and had low income per month (52.32%). Livestock keeping patterns of farmers were cattle, goats, buffalo, and combinations of these animals. Female animals were inferred to be more prevalent in different districts (cow 85.08%, doe 81.29%) than males (bull 14.92%, buck 18.71%). In case of cattle and goats, the highest number of farmers maintained a medium size herd, whereas buffalo farmers had a large herd size. In terms of breeding practices, the majority of the farmers (75.55%) performed artificial insemination (AI) in cattle and found it convenient to service their cows. When considering buffalo, and goat, the majority of the farmers (94.12% and 98.50%, respectively) practiced natural services. The findings also demonstrated that the majority of the farmers (73.8% and 82%, respectively) raised crossbreed cattle and buffalo, while just a tiny portion (26.18% and 18%, respectively) raised indigenous breeds. However, this situation was vice versa in case of goat. For choice of the breed according to the farmers, 39.17% of farmers preferred Black Bengal goat, 60.83% preferred cross breed. This study represents a comprehensive overview of livestock status and existing breeding practices employed by the farmers in different districts of Bangladesh, which may be utilized to implement relevant livestock improvement programs in Bangladesh. Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2023, 8(3), 38-48
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Laldinpuii, N., S. K. Kansal, and H. K. Verma J. S. Bhatti. "Knowledge level of dairy farmers about improved breeding and health care practices in Punjab." International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development Volume-2, Issue-3 (April 30, 2018): 57–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.31142/ijtsrd10784.

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Ahuja, Rakesh, Sukh Singh, Sumer Sangwan, Gautam Singh, Sarita Khatri, and Rahul Choudhary. "Perceived Training Needs Of Dairy Farmers About Animal Breeding Practices." International Journal of Livestock Research 8, no. 5 (2018): 143. http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20180209040031.

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Godara, Vikas, Harish Kr Gulati, Narender Singh, and Robin. "Buffalo Breeding Management Practices Followed by Farmers of Western Haryana." Journal of Krishi Vigyan 6, no. 2 (2018): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2349-4433.2018.00024.7.

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Maswana, Masixole, Thinawanga Joseph Mugwabana, and Thobela Louis Tyasi. "Evaluation of breeding practices and morphological characterization of donkeys in Blouberg Local Municipality, Limpopo province: Implication for the design of community-based breeding programme." PLOS ONE 17, no. 12 (December 14, 2022): e0278400. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278400.

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Identification of livestock farmers’ breeding practices and morphological characterization of livestock are the important first steps to the successful implementation of any breeding programme. Community-based breeding programme (CBBP) has gained attention as a promising method for the genetic improvement of livestock but lacks information on donkey breeding. The study was conducted to identify donkey farmers’ breeding practices and donkey morphological characterization in three purposely selected villages (Thorne, Archibalt and Genau) located in Blouberg Local Municipality, Limpopo province of South Africa. Questionnaire survey method was used to collect the data from twenty-one donkey farmers while body weight and seventeen morphological traits were measured for the morphological characterization from seventy-four donkeys. Descriptive statistics and index values were computed to describe donkey breeding practices. Chi-square statistics were used to compare categorical variables among villages. General Linear Model procedure was used to compare morphological characteristics of donkeys among villages. The results revealed that there was no statistical different (P>0.05) observed on socio-economic characteristics of donkey farmers except on education level (P<0.05) among villages. Purpose of keeping donkeys, type of donkey breed kept, donkey coat colours, mating systems, reasons for culling, mating seasons and selection criterions were not significantly different (P>0.05) among villages. The most common trait preferences of donkey farmers among the surveyed villages were body size and growth rate in breeding males while in breeding females were body size, twining ability and mothering ability. The results indicated that in all the eighteen measured traits only four showed a significant difference (P<0.05) among the villages and some were significantly correlated with body weight (P<0.05). The results of this study will serves as basis for the development and implementation of CBBPs for donkey farmers at Blouberg Local Municipality of South Africa.
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Patel, N. B., S. D. Kavad, and T. K. S. Rao. "Eco-friendly livestock management practices followed by tribal households of Narmada valley region of India." Journal of Applied and Natural Science 6, no. 2 (December 1, 2014): 512–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.31018/jans.v6i2.491.

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A field survey was undertaken in Narmada valley region, four taluka of Narmada district of south Gujarat to collect first hand information on management practices of dairy animals followed by tribal peoples. The breeding, health care and milking management practices were studied using pre tested questionnaire through three stage sampling. Two villages, from four taluka were selected. From each village, 10 tribal farmers were selected randomly with a total of 80 respondents. Study revealed that maximum farmers (41.30 %) of this area were less educated belongs to middle age (53.80% 30-50 years) category having medium size family (5-8 members). The estrus detection in cattle was based on sign and symptoms (100.0%) rather than using teaser, moreover main symptoms for identification of animal in heat were bellowing and thin mucus discharge (58.80%). The farmers (86.30%) were observed to inseminate their animals within 12-18 hrs of heat. Method of breeding adopted in area was mostly (46.30%) by combination i.e., Natural and artificial insemination (A.I.). Mostly the pregnancy diagnosis (P.D.) was practiced by 18.80% of the farmers. Dry period was more than three months in both indigenous cows (92.40%) and buffaloes (91.20%). Castration was performed in 72.70% of male animals of age more than 2 years. Vaccination was adopted by 53.80% of farmers. Regular de-worming was also practiced by 3.80 and 7.50% farmers for milch cow and calf respectively. Clean milk production was well adopted by farmers of the area. Knuckling (95.0%) was common method of hand milking followed by full hand type (3.80%) and stripping (1.30%). The management practices followed by tribal farmers of area were exceptional for few facets however most of the practices required to be improved a lot.
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Sharma, Shelly, KS Kadian, and HR Meena. "Breeding and healthcare management practices of dairy animals followed by farmers in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh." Indian Journal of Dairy Science 76, no. 1 (2023): 97–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.33785/ijds.2023.v76i01.014.

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A field survey was conducted in the Varanasi district to find out the status of existing breeding and health care management practices followed by dairy farmers. A total of 80farmers were selected from the 4 randomly selected blocks of the district and survey was done with the help of prepared interview schedule throughout November 2021 to April 2022. Majority of the farmers (73.75%) always practised Artificial Insemination (A.I.)as a method of breeding for their dairy animals while mucus discharge was mostly used for detecting heat. About 24.00 percent of farmers always followed deworming and 26.25 per cent always vaccinated their dairy animals against FMD and HS. Repeat breeding was a major reproductive problem in dairy animals faced always by about 75.00 per cent of the farmers and pregnancy diagnosis of dairy animals was practised by only about42.50 per cent of the farmers.
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Books on the topic "Farmers' breeding practices"

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Cleveland, D. A., and D. Soleri, eds. Farmers, scientists and plant breeding: integrating knowledge and practice. Wallingford: CABI, 2002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9780851995854.0000.

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Arthur, Cleveland David, and Soleri Daniela, eds. Farmers, scientists, and plant breeding: Integrating knowledge and practice. Wallingford, Oxon: CABI, 2002.

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Rose, John. Practical stud management. Oxford: BSP Professional, 1989.

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National Animal Health Monitoring System (U.S.). Small-enterprise swine 2007: Reference of management practices on small-enterprise swine operations in the United States, 2007. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, National Animal Health Monitoring System, 2009.

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National Animal Health Monitoring System (U.S.), ed. Small-enterprise swine 2007: Reference of management practices on small-enterprise swine operations in the United States, 2007. [Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health, 2009.

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Moran, John, and Rebecca Doyle. Cow Talk. CSIRO Publishing, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9781486301621.

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The aim of this manual is to improve the welfare of dairy cattle in tropical developing countries, and by doing so, optimise cow and herd performance. It gives the stockmen and farmers directly concerned with the cattle a better understanding of animal behaviour and the ways cattle communicate their comfort or distress. The book discusses normal cattle behaviour and shows how domestication and breeding can affect behaviour to achieve high levels of production of milk, live weight gain and fertility. Animal welfare is important for producers because it can affect the health, production and contentment of cows. Animal welfare practices which adversely affect cow and herd performance on tropical small holder dairy farms are identified. Advice is then given to change the animal's environment or modify a handler's technique to ensure cattle have the degree of comfort needed to achieve more profitable and sustainable systems of livestock farming. Cow Talk will be a beneficial resource for farmers who want to improve animal welfare, farm advisers who can assist farmers to improve their welfare practices, educators who develop training programs for farmers and dairy advisers, and other stakeholders in tropical dairy production such as local agribusiness, policy makers and research scientists.
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Moran, John. Managing High Grade Dairy Cows in the Tropics. CSIRO Publishing, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9780643107892.

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Dairy consumption in Asia has more than doubled over the last 25 years, and has led to more than 50% of the world’s total dairy imports now entering Asian markets. Consequently, Asian countries are seeking to improve their self-sufficiency in dairy produce by developing their local milk industries. Asian livestock importers are looking for increasing numbers of high grade dairy stock from established dairy industries in countries such as Australia and New Zealand. Unfortunately, a major problem encountered throughout Asia has been the poor performance of these exotic high grade dairy heifers when exported from their country of origin to a new, more stressful environment. This has been due to a failure to prepare for their introduction. Exotic dairy cows, particularly those from farms with high levels of herd performance, have high management requirements. If subjected to local and traditional small holder dairy farm practices, they are unlikely to produce acceptable yields of milk or may not even get back into calf. Poor management practices can lead to low growth rates, delayed breeding, stock diseases and even deaths among imported stock both before and after first calving. Managing High Grade Dairy Cows in the Tropics addresses the entire range of management practices found on tropical small holder dairy farms, highlighting those which are likely to adversely impact on heifer and cow performance, hence farm profitability. It is a companion volume to three other manuals written by John Moran: Rearing Young Stock on Tropical Dairy Farms in Asia, Tropical Dairy Farming and Business Management for Tropical Dairy Farmers.
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Vincent, Barbara. Farming Meat Goats. CSIRO Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9781486306589.

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Goat meat is growing in popularity in Australia and is also an important export industry. It offers many opportunities for large- and small-scale farmers who need to diversify or seek alternative enterprises. Farming Meat Goats provides producers with comprehensive and practical information on all aspects of the goat meat industry. It covers selecting and preparing a property, choosing breeding stock, breeding, health care and nutrition, drought feeding, condition scoring and marketing. This second edition of Farming Meat Goats has been updated throughout and contains new information about the National Livestock Identification System, current regulations for ovine Johne's disease and animal welfare during transportation, and information about marketing. It will allow farmers to produce animals to specification for targeted markets in Australia and overseas including: butchers; supermarkets; restaurants; on-farm live sales; sales to abattoirs that specialise in Halal kills; and breeding stock either as replacements or for improved herd genetics.
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Rose, John, and Sarah Pilliner. Practical Stud Management. Blackwell Science Ltd, 1989.

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Genetic improvement of farmed animals. Wallingford: CABI, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9781789241723.0000.

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Abstract This 484-paged book is an extensively updated and expanded edition of the previous book by Simm, which focused on cattle and sheep. It has 14 chapters, the first chapter in the book sets the scene for modern livestock breeding, by looking at the origins and roles of today's livestock breeds. The next four chapters deal with the scientific principles of livestock improvement. Chapter 2 outlines some of the basic principles in genetics and attempts to illustrate the link between genes and the performance of individual farm animals, or populations of them. In Chapter 3 the main strategies for genetic improvement are discussed. The factors which affect responses to within-breed selection, and some of the tools and technologies used, especially for more effective within-breed selection, are discussed in Chapters 4 and 5. Chapter 6 explores in more depth how we analyse variation in farm animals. Chapter 7 discusses approaches to predicting breeding values. Chapters 8 to 13 deal with the application of these principles in practical breeding programmes in dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep and goats, poultry, pigs and aquaculture. Finally, Chapter 14 discusses some of the key societal, technical and ethical challenges facing farm animal production in general, and animal breeding and genetics in particular. It discusses how livestock breeders, scientists and others might respond to ensure wide societal and animal benefits from future breeding schemes. There is a glossary of technical terms at the end of the book.
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Guarin, Jose Rafael, and Senthold Asseng. "Improving Wheat Production and Breeding Strategies Using Crop Models." In Wheat Improvement, 573–91. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90673-3_31.

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AbstractCrop simulation models are robust tools that enable users to better understand crop growth and development in various agronomic systems for improved decision making regarding agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and breeding. Crop models can simulate many agronomic treatments across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales, allowing for improved agricultural management practices, climate change impact assessment, and development of breeding strategies. This chapter examines current applications of wheat crop models and explores the benefits from model improvement and future trends, such as integration of G × E × M and genotype-to-phenotype interactions into modeling processes, to improve wheat (Triticum spp.) production and adaptation strategies for agronomists, breeders, farmers, and policymakers.
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Ingelbrecht, Ivan L. W., Noel Arrieta Espinoza, Stephan Nielen, and Joanna Jankowicz-Cieslak. "Mutation Breeding in Arabica Coffee." In Mutation Breeding in Coffee with Special Reference to Leaf Rust, 3–17. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-67273-0_1.

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AbstractCoffee is a perennial (sub)tropical crop and one of the most valuable commodities globally. Coffee is grown by an estimated 25 million farmers, mostly smallholders, and provides livelihoods to about 125 million people. The Coffea genus comprises over 120 species. Two species account for nearly the entire world coffee production: C. arabica L. (Arabica coffee) and C. canephora Pierre ex A. Froehner (Canephora coffee) with the former supplying about 65% of the world’s consumption. Arabica coffee is a self-pollinated, amphidiploid species (2n = 4x = 44) whereas other Coffea species are diploid (2n = 2x = 22) and generally cross-pollinated. Induced mutagenesis using physical and chemical mutagens has been a successful strategy in producing over 3,300 mutant varieties in over 220 crop species with global impact. Spontaneous Arabica coffee mutants of significant economic importance have been found since the early 1900s, following the spread of Arabica coffee cultivation across the globe. However, Arabica coffee has so far not been improved through induced mutagenesis and studies on coffee mutagenesis are scarce. In this chapter, principles and practices of mutation-assisted breeding along with current breeding limitations of Arabica coffee are briefly reviewed, as an introduction to subsequent protocol chapters on mutation induction, advanced cell and tissue culture, Leaf Rust resistance screening and the application of novel molecular/genomics tools supporting mutation-assisted improvement and genetics research of Arabica coffee.
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Kumar, Sanjay, K. V. Sripathy, K. Udaya Bhaskar, and Banoth Vinesh. "Principles of Quality Seed Production." In Seed Science and Technology, 109–31. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5888-5_6.

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AbstractPlant breeding and seed technology are the two arms of crop improvement programmes. The ultimate goal of any plant breeding programme is to make available quality seeds of new improved varieties in adequate quantity to farmers. Modern plant breeding techniques have enabled the development of crop varieties with desired traits at a much higher pace than ever before, addressing the challenges of food and nutritional security. A large number of new crop varieties are being bred continuously to address specific needs viz. productivity, quality, tolerance against abiotic and biotic stresses, cropping intensity, etc. However, to the farmers, all these scientific achievements would be of little use unless they have access to seeds of these varieties, which are genetically pure, physiologically sound (germination, vigour), free from physical impurities and seed-borne diseases. The pace of progress in food production largely depends upon the speed with which a country is able to multiply quality seeds of high-yielding varieties. Hence, the quality seed supply chain must be supported by desired policy and technically sound systems both in national and international domains. In order to achieve this, every country needs a well-established infrastructure for seed production, quality assurance, storage and marketing. Similarly, the regulatory framework for the variety testing, release and notification, and regulation of the seed market are also important to preserve the interests of the farming community. Successful seed production requires establishing variety identity, adherence to maintaining variety purity, and the application of good farming practices along with careful management of crops, following widely accepted production technologies, and quality standards.
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Fullilove, Courtney, and Abdallah Alimari. "Baladi Seeds in the oPt: Populations as Objects of Preservation and Units of Analysis." In Towards Responsible Plant Data Linkage: Data Challenges for Agricultural Research and Development, 65–84. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13276-6_4.

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AbstractThis essay argues that shortcomings in our approaches to global agriculture and its data infrastructures are attributable in part to a constricted application of population concepts derived from biological sciences in the context of international development. Using Palestine as a case study, this chapter examines the category of baladi seeds as a community-generated characterization of population, and one which arguably defies reduction to data. Drawing on quantitative research on farmer participation in informal seed production for wheat in the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt) and oral histories of farmers in the West Bank, this chapter analyzes the relation between participatory plant breeding initiatives, heritage narratives, and international agricultural research in rendering baladi seeds legible for archiving. It considers the multiple technological practices through which these institutions characterize and manage access to cultivated seeds, and how they differently approach problems of standardization, scalability, and variability. Through case studies of national and local seed saving initiatives, it asks, in turn, whether baladi seeds can be reduced to data, how they might be reduced to data, and whether they should be reduced to data.
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Begum, Shamsun Nahar, Mirza Mofazzal Islam, and Rigyan Gupta. "Development of the first kabuli type chickpea mutant variety in Bangladesh." In Mutation breeding, genetic diversity and crop adaptation to climate change, 203–8. Wallingford: CABI, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9781789249095.0020.

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Abstract Chickpea has a high yield potential, nutritional importance and diversity of use. A mutation breeding programme was undertaken at Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) with a view to developing early-maturing, large-seeded and high-yielding varieties of chickpea. Seeds of the popular chickpea variety 'Desi Binasola-2' were treated with different doses of gamma-rays (200, 300 and 400 Gy). The treated seeds were grown in batches according to dose for raising the M1 generation. M2 seeds were collected from individual M1 plants and subsequently grown in plant-progeny rows in the M2 generation and selections were made from the M2 families. Only 85 plants were selected from the M2 population and these were grown in the M3 generation. The mutant 'CPM-kabuli' and 28 other mutants were selected from M3 and were grown in the M4 generation. Only five mutants, including 'CPM-kabuli', were selected from M4 and were grown in M5. The selected mutant 'CPM-kabuli' along with check varieties were put into preliminary yield trials. Finally, the mutant lines were evaluated, with respect to two check varieties, in advanced, zonal-yield, on-farm and on-station trials in successive generations. All the selected mutant lines were grown at different locations in Bangladesh to observe the yield and other characteristics. The performance of the mutants was evaluated under two management practices: research management and farmers' management. Contrary to its parent, 'CPM-kabuli' was found to be tolerant to root rot and Botrytis grey mould, and also showed greater tolerance to pod borer insect-pest infestation than other mutants and check varieties. The main improved attributes are a cream seed coat colour, which reflects kabuli type, larger seed size and higher seed yield. The mutant 'CPM-kabuli' matures in the range of 115-125 days and is high yielding (1.7 t/ha). Considering all these, the bold Kabuli type chickpea mutant 'CPM-kabuli' was registered as the variety 'Binasola-9' for commercial cultivation during 2017 and is suitable for farmers in drought-prone areas in Bangladesh.
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de Waul, Dominick, F. R. Chinjinga, L. Johansson, F. F. Kanju, N. Nathaniels, Samia Osman Ishag, Omelnisaa Hassan Al Fakie, et al. "4. Village-based cassava breeding in Tanzania; Extension through farmer experimentation in Sudan." In Farmers’ Research in Practice, 81–108. Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom: Practical Action Publishing, 1997. http://dx.doi.org/10.3362/9781780444956.004.

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Simm, Geoff, Geoff Pollott, Raphael Mrode, Ross Houston, and Karen Marshall. "Pig breeding." In Genetic improvement of farmed animals, 393–413. Wallingford: CABI, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9781789241723.0393.

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Abstract This chapter presents a brief background on the global pig sector and pig-meat value chains. Topics focused on the breeding objectives, pig breeds and lines, genetic improvement strategies for pigs (for both large-scale and smallholder systems) and use of pig reproductive technologies. The final section of this chapter gives some practical guidelines for selection.
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Misra, Manjit K., Adelaide Harries, and Malavika Dadlani. "Role of Seed Certification in Quality Assurance." In Seed Science and Technology, 267–97. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5888-5_12.

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AbstractHigh-quality seed is a “sine qua non” condition to achieve maximum crop productivity and good returns. The national seed sector, composed of the public and private players, plays a key role in making available high-quality seed in sufficient quantity by following its regulatory framework and adhering to the quality standards stipulated in it. The seed laws of different countries operate on the basic philosophy of encouraging breeding and variety development to meet the demand for quality seeds of many superior varieties of different crops suitable for various agro-ecologies and discourage unscrupulous practices in the seed supply system. However, the mechanism of applying the laws, operating procedures, classification, and quality standards is formulated keeping in view the seed scenario, availability of infrastructure, and trained human resources to handle the seed system. At the same time, given the fast-expanding global seed trade, it is desired for all participating countries to harmonize their national regulations with the international conventions and treaties that provide a regulatory framework to guide and oversee the interests of breeders, seed producers, and consumers globally. It is equally important that the said national regulatory frameworks facilitate farmers’ access to seeds of the best quality of superior/improved varieties while promoting competitive seed markets with only the essential checks and lesser barriers to seed trade.
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Singh, Ravi P., Philomin Juliana, Julio Huerta-Espino, Velu Govindan, Leonardo A. Crespo-Herrera, Suchismita Mondal, Sridhar Bhavani, et al. "Achieving Genetic Gains in Practice." In Wheat Improvement, 97–123. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90673-3_7.

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AbstractAccelerating the rate of genetic gain for grain yield together with key traits is pivotal for delivering improved wheat varieties. The key strategies of CIMMYT’s spring bread wheat improvement program to continuously increase genetic gains and deliver elite wheat lines to national partners in the target countries include: breeding for product profiles that prioritize selection traits; robust choice of diverse parents by leveraging all phenotypic and genotypic data; effective crossing schemes with an optimal proportion of different types of crosses; early-generation advancement using the selected-bulk breeding scheme that reduces operational costs; the two generations/year field based “shuttle-breeding” that reduces the breeding cycle time while selecting breeding populations in contrasting environments with diverse biotic and abiotic stresses; making advancement decisions for elite lines using data from intensive multi-trait, multi-year and multi-environment phenotyping; integrating new methods like genomic selection; utilizing yield and phenotypic data from international yield trials and screening nurseries generated by worldwide partners for identifying and utilizing superior lines; and maintaining effective partnerships with the National Agricultural Research Systems who serve as key leaders in developing, releasing, and disseminating varieties to farmers. In addition to these strategies, new breeding schemes to reduce the cycle time and recycle parents in 2–3 years are being piloted and optimized to further accelerate genetic gain.
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Cortada, Laura. "Technologies for integrated nematode management in smallholder farming systems: no one-size-fits-all." In Integrated nematode management: state-of-the-art and visions for the future, 457–62. Wallingford: CABI, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/9781789247541.0063.

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Abstract In this chapter, the need to take a more critical look at the highly precarious and vulnerable situation of smallholder farming systems, the predominant type of the agricultural output worldwide, is emphasized. These farmers represent 98% of the farmers in the world that sustain the local production of staple crops such as rice, maize, cassava, groundnut and millet. Although there is some disparity in the figures, recent data estimates that there are between 380 and 500 million smallholder farming households globally. The productivity of the smallholders' farms depends on soil health and quality, agroecological conditions (irrigated versus rainfed), access to agricultural inputs and new technologies. These last two also critically influence smallholders' ability to manage pests and diseases, including plant parasitic nematodes (PPN). This chapter discusses the epidemiological perspective, diagnostics and surveillance, alternate host and in-field spread of PPN. Breeding programmes for PPN resistance, seed delivery system, importance of clean planting material, influence of land availability to smallholders' ability to practice fallow and rotation for nematode management are described. The use of trap crops, cover crops, nematicides and biological control agents for nematode suppression are also discussed. Future developments aimed at promoting the progress of smallholder farming systems are also mentioned.
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Conference papers on the topic "Farmers' breeding practices"

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Takizawa, Nao, Takuya Washio, Masamoto Fukawa, Kenichi Takeda, Hiroyuki Ito, Miki Saijo, and Takumi Ohashi. "Human-Centered Design of Cattle Behavior Monitoring System for Grazing in Abandoned Farmland." In 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022). AHFE International, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1001650.

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The livestock industry faces a shortage of workers due to aging populations and falling numbers of young farmers. Researchers have collected and analyzed big data, and attempted to use it to improve livestock farming practices and reduce labor costs. We developed a cattle behavior monitoring system, PETER, using edge-AI and low-power wide-area (LPWA) technologies. PETER enables us to detect behaviors of grazing cattle (e.g., foraging, ruminating, walking, resting). Conversely, in the development of conventional livestock breeding support systems, user requirements are defined in a top-down manner. Few R&Dprojects feature user-centered design (UCD) or consider interactions between actors (e.g., farmers, livestock, technologies). This study aimed to apply UCD to the raising of grazing livestock, and to develop a prototype system offering farmers more precise and less labor-intensive livestock management.Our study started with fieldwork at a small grazing farm in Japan, located on abandoned farmland about 700 km from Tokyo. Two Japanese Black breeding cows are being raised and managed by a farmer and the farm owner. The farmer is employed part-time. The owner lives in Tokyo, is a veterinarian, and decides how to manage the cows. The information used by the owner to make decisions, such as nutritional deficiencies, or signs of disease or estrus, is provided only by the farmer. We investigated how remotely located veterinarians or owners could notice abnormalities in cattle and decide how to treat them, without waiting to consult the local farmer. Our UCD comprised three rounds: sketches; mock-ups; and finally functional prototypes to test and validate our ideas and hypotheses on users. We developed a web-based app as a functional user-interface prototype of PETER, showing the cows’ behavior history, the farm calendar, and the estimated amount of pasture grass. This information alone is insufficient for the farmer’s or owner’s understanding and decision-making. Therefore, the app can notify the chat communication service originally used by the farmer and owner whenever PETER detects possibly abnormal behavior in cattle, such as a reduced daily foraging or ruminating or walking duration, or an increase in resting duration. This is to attract their attention whenever PETER detects something unusual about the cattle. The farmer can then provide supplementary practical information on the spot, and the remote owner can make decisions and give instructions on the spot. During the four-week user test with the functional prototype, 10 notifications were made to the chat service, eight of which were supplemented with further information, such as farmers sending photos, and six of which confirmed the owner’s instructions and advice to the farmer. Some of the responses were confirmed, such as the owner calling a local veterinarian when a cow had diarrhea.This study shows that when the cattle behavior monitoring system detects any unusual information in pasture-raised livestock, it notifies the communication tool used by the owners, enabling them to take action before the matter becomes serious, even if they are remotely located. This study also indicates that the UCD approach is effective in the raising of pasture livestock.
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Soldatenko, E. A. "PIG COLIBACTERIOSIS IN THE CONDITIONS OF INDUSTRIAL COMPLEXES AND MEASURES TO COMBAT THIS DISEASE." In DIGEST OF ARTICLES ALL-RUSSIAN (NATIONAL) SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE "CURRENT ISSUES OF VETERINARY MEDICINE: EDUCATION, SCIENCE, PRACTICE", DEDICATED TO THE 190TH ANNIVERSARY FROM THE BIRTH OF A.P. Stepanova. Publishing house of RGAU - MSHA, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.26897/978-5-9675-1853-9-2021-22.

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In modern conditions of pig breeding, an epizootic situation is developing when constantly evolving strains of microorganisms with varying virulence are isolated from animals, which are not included in the composition of vaccines manufactured at biological enterprises. Therefore, polyvalent vaccines against porcine Escherichiosis were prepared from local strains circulating in animals of large pig breeding enterprises. The use of manufactured inactivated vaccines from local strains of Escherichia made it possible to reduce the incidence of young pigs compared with control from 6.0% to 0.5%, to provide newborn piglets with colostral immunity to strains of microorganisms circulating at the enterprise and to maintain a stable epizootic welfare of pig farms for colibacillosis.
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Genov, Stefan. "SUSTAINABLE USE OF PASTURES IN BEEF CATTLE." In SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT - CURRENT PRACTICES AND SOLUTIONS 2019. University publishing house "Science and Economics", University of Economics - Varna, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.36997/slm2019.173.

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Pastures are a major low cost source of feed in beef cattle. Their sustainable use and management affect to the economic performance of farms and to their conservation as a natural resource. Pastures are the subject of agronomic, zoos engineering and economic research, which report negative trends in their territorial scope, composition and productivity as a whole. In beef cattle breeding, the long-term goal is to use high-productivity pastures, which will increase the yield of meat from them, because poor pastures require feeding the cattle with other feed, which reduces profitability. The purpose of this paper is to offer a sustainable pasture management model incorporating agro-technical and organizational activities in beef cattle farms that can increase their economic effectiveness.
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Tashbulatov, A. A., and R. T. Safiullin. "BIOPROTECTION OF POULTRY ENTERPRISES FROM PARASITES AND THE RELEVANCE OF MONITORING THE EPIZOOTIC SITUATION ON EIMERIOSIS IN BROILER CHICKENS." In THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PARASITIC DISEASE CONTROL. VNIIP – FSC VIEV, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.31016//978-5-6050437-8-2.2024.25.399-404.

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The article identifies critical points in the bioprotection of poultry enterprises that determine the epizootic situation on avian parasites by the example of coccidiosis. Factors were described that were important in the transmission cycle of coccidia oocysts from infected broiler chickens through contaminated premises for raising birds, from crawling and flying insects, namely, tenebrionid beetles or flies; and from equipment and footwear before transfer to susceptible broiler chickens during the next broiler breeding cycles. The research-based relevance and the need for monitoring the epizootic situation on Eimeria infections in broiler chickens in different seasons of the year were outlined to determine their number in different broiler breeding technologies. The epizootic situation on the Eimeria infection rate in broiler chickens was studied on poultry farms in Russia over the past 15 years. The real epizootic situation on eimeriosis of broiler chickens and laying hens was determined, and the age and seasonal dynamics of infection, and the contamination of environmental objects with invasive elements were established. Analysis of research allows us to draw up guidelines to increase bioprotection of poultry enterprises, reduce the transmission risk of coccidia oocyst, increase economic efficiency of broiler meat production and improve sanitary culture of production and personnel that serve poultry farms. Coccidiosis monitoring must be continued.
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BRAN, Mariana, Simona Roxana PĂTĂRLĂGEANU, Mihai DINU, and Silviu Ionut BEIA. "SUPPORTING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THROUGH LIVESTOCK." In Competitiveness of Agro-Food and Environmental Economy. Editura ASE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.24818/cafee/2019/8/04.

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The importance of animal husbandry reaches all aspects (social, economic and environmental) of sustainable development in rural areas. People produce for sale, but also for consumption. At the same time, considering the location of this economic activity and the practice of farm technology, it is necessary to observe certain norms in order to ensure good environmental conditions. Of course, the future points to the mistakes of the past. Today, modern animal technology is coordinated through IT programs, which anticipate not only the production but also the risks. Specialized literature indicates the environmental risks arising from cattle breeding at planetary level: accumulation of methane as a specificity of digestion, but also through accumulated manure. In this sense, however, the bibliographic studies and the statistical analyses are in favour of maintaining the herds of cattle, on condition there is genetic improvement in the nutritional aspect, as well as judicious waste management. These considerations are appreciated by Romanian farmers in the economic activity of cattle breeding, promoting measures to reduce greenhouse gases in this field.
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A.V., Startsev, Korchunov A.A., Savitskaya S.S., and Kuzov A.A. "INNOVATIONS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FISH FARMING LLC "PRIBOY"." In II INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE "DEVELOPMENT AND MODERN PROBLEMS OF AQUACULTURE" ("AQUACULTURE 2022" CONFERENCE). DSTU-Print, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.23947/aquaculture.2022.143-147.

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The article provides statistical data on the cultivation of commercial fish in the Southern Federal District and its segment of the Volgograd region. In general, in this region, 13 fish farms, 6 pond farms, as well as more than a dozen private farms for breeding fish and crustaceans are registered. A brief description of one of these farms is given - LLC "Priboy", which is a diversified and has 355 hectares of ponds for various purposes, for growing carp and herbivorous fish. Sturgeon fish are kept in pools, cages and a modular intensive fish farming unit. Inside the farm there are fish processing shops and feed production. Prospects for cooperation with educational and research institutions of the Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation have been determined.
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Solyanik, V., and S. Solyanik. "Экспресс-моделирование производственных тенденций белорусского свиноводства и птицеводства." In Scientific and practical conference with international participation: "Management of the genetic fund of animals – problems, solutions, outlooks". Scientific Practical Institute of Biotechnologies in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.61562/mgfa2023.45.

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Computer block programs have been developed to determine the main trends in the functioning of pig-breeding complexes and poultry farms. The use of block programs makes it possible to simulate the turnover of the herd and the movement of lives-tock in pig and poultry farming both at the country level and at the level of an agricultural organization.
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Kalugina, E. G., and O. A. Stolbova. "SPECIES COMPOSITION AND SIMPTOMS OF HELMINTHOSIS OF HORSES IN THE TYUMEN REGION." In THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PARASITIC DISEASE CONTROL. VNIIP – FSC VIEV, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.31016/978-5-6050437-8-2.2024.25.146-152.

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One of the problems in horse breeding in the Tyumen Region is significant spread of helminthiasis. The purpose of our research was to study the species composition and symptoms of equine helminth infections on the farms in the Tyumen Region. We performed clinical examinations of the animals and coprological studies of horse feces for intestinal helminth infections. We also check the surface contents with perianal, circumanal and perineum swabbing taken with a stick and clear adhesive tape. Тhe diagnosis was confirmed by common laboratory research methods (Fülleborn’s method, helminthoscopy, G. A. Kotelnikov and V. M. Khrenov flotation method). The results of studies found that the horses had Class Nematoda helminths of the suborder Strongylata (Delafondia vulgaris, Strongylus equinus and Trichonema sp.) recorded most frequently with the prevalence of 67.20±2.07% and the infection intensity of 647.10±5.47 eggs per gram of feces; the Parascaris equorum prevalence, 48.00±1.52% with the infection intensity, 409.7±5.4 eggs/g; the Oxyuris equi prevalence, 20.2±1.16% with the infection intensity, 436.40±3.67 eggs/g; and the Strongyloides westeri prevalence, 9.4±0.53% with the infection intensity, 87.60±2.78 eggs/g. Class Cestoda helminths of the species Anoplocephalata perfoliata were found less frequently with the prevalence of 0.20±0.03% and the infection intensity of 10.30±0.74 eggs/g.
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Caraman, Mariana, Larisa Cremeneac, Roman Moscalic, and Oleg Cojușneanu. "Dinamica efectivului de iepuri în Republica Moldova în perioada anilor 1980-2022." In Scientific and practical conference with international participation: "Management of the genetic fund of animals – problems, solutions, outlooks". Scientific Practical Institute of Biotechnologies in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.61562/mgfa2023.06.

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The purpose of this work consisted in the analysis of scientific literary sources and the database of the National Bureau of Statistics regarding the dynamics of the rabbit population during the years 1980-2022. The paper reflects the economic importance of raising domestic rabbits, the percentage ratio of the categories of rabbit meat producers, the problems faced by peasant households and agricultural enterprises. As a result of the study, it was found that in order to increase the profitability of rabbit farms, it is necessary to use more efficient breeds of rabbits characterized by increased precocity and prolificacy, the implementation of scientifically proven technologies for improving, breeding, feeding and maintaining rabbits.
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Skujina, Evija, and Irina Pilvere. "Development trends and challenges in beef cattle breeding in Latvia." In 24th International Scientific Conference. “Economic Science for Rural Development 2023”. Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies. Faculty of Economics and Social Development, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.22616/esrd.2023.57.056.

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In the European Union (EU), the cattle sector is made up of meat and dairy farming. These sectors are closely interlinked, as a significant proportion of dairy cows are slaughtered for meat. In the mid-1990s, as market conditions changed in Latvia's agricultural sector, the development of specialised breeds of beef cattle began, so the aim of the research is to examine trends in the development of beef cattle breeding in Latvia. Dairy farming is still one of the largest agricultural sectors in Latvia, but between 2003 and 2023 the total number of specialised beef cattle herds in Latvia has decreased by 46.9%, while the number of specialised beef cattle themselves has increased almost four times compared to 2003. The results of the study show, in 2023, the most popular beef cattle breeds were Charolais, Limousine, Hereford and Aberdinangus, and these breeds accounted for 87% of the total number of beef cattle. The beef cattle industry showed a positive trend in the development of specialized beef cattle breeds with an increase in the number of herds of 3-49 and 50-199 cattle in 2023, which accounted for 86% of the total number of beef cattle. In Latvia, beef cattle are concentrated in certain districts in the eastern, western, and northern parts of the country where favourable conditions (pastures) are available for rearing them. Authors conclude that in the future, farms producing cattle of specialized beef breeds will have to review their production practices in order to adapt to environmentally friendly solutions and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the European Green Deal.
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