Implementation of a performance indicators system in a beef cattle company

Abstract

-It was aimed to propose a methodology for implementing a performance indicator system in a beef cattle company. Strategic goals and prioritization of process previously performed in the company was used as a support to the implementation. Possible indicators were listed and confronted with occasional restraints to its implementation and further analyzed by the Balanced Score Card (BSC) point of view. Subsequently, indicators were individually analyzed and their relationship with the company's strategic goals was determined. Seventeen indicators were selected, two under financial perspective, nine under process perspective, four under customer perspective, and two under development and learning perspective. The relationship analysis showed that the indicators support appropriate monitoring of the critical processes to achieve the strategic goals, thereby consolidating the management system.

Beef production and carcass evaluation in Brazil

“…The first cattle production system is characterized by minimal technological integration and human interference, consequently with very low productivity rates, as exemplified by heifers with poor body condition scores resulting in first breeding occurring at 36 months of age ( Lobato et al, 2014 ). Conversely, the second system involves intensive livestock farming, which incorporates genetic improvement programs by selecting cows and their progenies for better performance, with intensive forage management, sanitary control, and modern management practices ( Rosado Júnior and Lobato, 2010 ). Since Brazil predominantly produces leaner grass-fed beef carcasses, an increase in the number of younger animals on the market can improve the quality of Brazilian beef.…”

A proposal for the evaluation of the bioeconomic efficiency of beef cattle production systems

“…Zootec., 46(1):65-71, 2017 (Rosado Jr. and Lobato, 2010). Therefore, creating and evaluating methods that aid farm diagnosis is useful for the development and correct utilization of management tools (Abreu et al, 2006;Mosnier et al, 2009).…”

Natural and improved pastures on growth and reproductive performance of Hereford heifers

“…Identifying the need to make such decisions during the macro-processes identified in production systems (Rosado Júnior & Lobato, 2009) rather posteriorly is critical for the establishment of high productivity in beef cattle production (Beretta et al, 2002;Rosado Júnior & Lobato, 2010).…”