Indigenous beef cattle production scenario in Bangladesh

Abstract

The study was carried out with the interest of investigate the beef cattle production system. A baseline survey was conducted on beef cattle production in Bangladesh from two districts of each division. The study was conducted to up-date knowledge on the state of beef fatteners in their own environment. The findings of the baseline survey revealed that major beef fatteners (90%) in Rajshahi division started their cattle fattening using own money, followed by 50%, 40%, 50%, 40%, 50% and 55% in Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Sylhet and Rangpur, respectively. The average size (4.93) of livestock holding per farm in Barishal division was considerably higher than that of Dhaka (4.35), Khulna (4.71), Rajshahi (3.83), Chattogram (3.35), Sylhet (4.29) and Rangpur (3.69), respectively. In the study area, the average size (2.14, 2.63 and 2.77) of indigenous cattle per farm in the division of Khulna, Barishal and Rangpur, respectively was considerably lower than those (3.47, 3.27, 3.40 and 3.93) of Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram and Sylhet division, respectively. The average duration (18.6 month) of the fattening program was considerably higher in Dhaka division than that (11.6 month) of Rangpur division. Majority of the farmers followed semi-intensive feeding system. The amount of rice straw/h/d supplied to the beef cattle is remarkably lower (3.57 and 3.72 kg) in Rajshahi and Rangpur division than those (4.38, 4.57, 4.82, 4.32 and 4.32) in the division of Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet, respectively. The amount of concentrates supplied (817.86, 814.71 and 887.50 g) to their beef cattle in Barishal, Sylhet and Rangpur, respectively was considerably higher than those (758.82, 721.43, 772.22 and 739.71 g) of Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi and Chattogram division, respectively. In conclusion, there were differences in demographic information, source of capitals for fattening, herd size, duration of fattening, production system and feeding system among the divisions of Bangladesh.

Socio-Economic Status and Relational Analysis among the Factors of Cattle Farming at Jhenaidah District in Bangladesh

“…Several studies have been conducted to understand different aspects of beef cattle production systems, including production practices, technological innovations, environmental sustainability, and resilience to natural disasters. Islam et al (2022) conducted a baseline survey to investigate the beef cattle production scenario in Bangladesh, providing insights into various factors such as demographic information, capital sources for fattening, herd size, duration of fattening, production systems, and feeding systems across different divisions of the country. Their findings highlighted significant variations in these aspects among different regions, underscoring the need for tailored interventions to address specific challenges faced by beef cattle farmers.…”

Effect of dental age on physico-chemical properties of meat of indigenous beef cattle

“…Livestock is an important part of Bangladesh's agricultural economy (Kamal et al, 2019;Islam et al, 2022aIslam et al, & 2022b. About 75% of people, particularly landless farmers, rely on livestock to some extent for their living (Rahman et al, 1997(Rahman et al, , 1998(Rahman et al, and 1999Tareque and Chowdhury, 2010).…”

Effect of age on the grading of carcass of indigenous cattle in Bangladesh

“…Livestock is a vital part of agricultural economy in Bangladesh, serving a variety of purposes including the provision of food, nourishment, revenue, savings, social, and cultural needs. (Rahman et al, 1999;Hossain et al, 2016;Kamal et al, 2019Kamal et al, , 2020Kamal et al, , 2022aKamal et al, & 2022bHasan et al, 2021Hasan et al, & 2022Islam et al, 2022). The rural poor, notably landless, destitute, and divorced women, are turning to the beef fattening industry as a source of employment and income (Islam et al, 2022).…”

“…(Rahman et al, 1999;Hossain et al, 2016;Kamal et al, 2019Kamal et al, , 2020Kamal et al, , 2022aKamal et al, & 2022bHasan et al, 2021Hasan et al, & 2022Islam et al, 2022). The rural poor, notably landless, destitute, and divorced women, are turning to the beef fattening industry as a source of employment and income (Islam et al, 2022). Small farmers in Bangladesh currently generate a significant return from raising cattle for beef production (Ahmed et al, 2010;Kamal et al, 2019).…”