Maximizing the Impact of Dairy and Beef Bulls Through Breeding Technology

Barber, K. A.

doi:10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(83)82139-0

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“…However, for AI, improvements in the animal component are more motivating for farmers than potential economic upturns. Interactions between biological and economic factors and the influence of these aspects in cattle production have been reviewed by Barber (1983). Animal biotype may be related to economic features in some way, but phenotype improvement is the first reason that motivates the adoption of AI in Goiás State.…”

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Cattle farmers: profile and speech content analysis while undergoing training to adopt artificial insemination in Goiás State, Brazil

Gordo

Silva²,

Solano

et al. 2013

R. Bras. Zootec.

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-This study was undertaken to verify major issues present in the discourse of cattle farmers when discussing the use of artificial insemination (AI). Seventy-one beef and dairy cattle farmers in the state of Goiás, Brazil, were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires during AI training courses in 2010 and 2011. Data analyses were done using the classic method of textual speech content analysis, performing the pre-analytical, analytical and inferential stages. The written questions were separated in elementary context units (ECU) and sorted into similar thematic groups. These groups originated categories and subcategories, which were nominated based on an a posteriori criteria. Overall, personal motivation was the main issue characterizing discourse by farmers about adoption of AI. This motivation stems from the strong points (highlights) and positive expectations AI offers. The positive expectations were mainly related to perceptions of farmers of animal phenotype improvement rather than to the financial features of cattle production. Basic necessity was the second major issue, with emphasis on work force, infrastructure and animal handling, followed by social influence, with eminence of the institutions and people involved with AI and with the everyday life of cattle farmers. The little emphasis on human resource management and on the use of scientific knowledge may have affected the impact of AI over the years, explaining discreet indices of adoption of AI in Brazil.

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Cattle farmers: profile and speech content analysis while undergoing training to adopt artificial insemination in Goiás State, Brazil

Gordo

Silva²,

Solano

et al. 2013

R. Bras. Zootec.

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“…Introduced in the 1940s. Realized quick diffusion as a means to introduce superior genetics and eliminate transfer of venereal diseases (Foote, 1996), increase economic advantage (Barber, 1983), and avoid the need for farmers to deal with bulls. Khanal and Gillespie (2013) found higher profitability and lower costs with artificial insemination.…”

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The adoption of technologies, management practices, and production systems in U.S. milk production

2014

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Adoption rates of 19 dairy technologies, management practices, and production systems (TMPPS) are estimated for the U.S. for 2005 and 2010 and, in cases where data are available, 1993 and 2000. Logit models are estimated to determine types of farms most likely to use each TMPPS. TMPPS experiencing the greatest increases in adoption have been automatic take-offs, the internet, breeding technologies, and USDA certified organic production; recombinant bovine somatotropin experienced a reduction in usage between 2005 and 2010. Factors influencing TMPPS usage include farm size, tenure, and diversification; farmer age and education; and region of the U.S. where the farm is located.

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“…Artificial insemination developed as a solution to the need for genetic improvement, as well as the elimination of costly venereal diseases (Foote, 1996). Economic advantages of AI have been shown by Hillers et al (1982), Barber (1983), and Busem and Bromley (1975).…”

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Adoption of technology, management practices, and production systems in US milk production

Khanal

Gillespie

MacDonald

2010

Journal of Dairy Science

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The introduction of new technology, management practices, and alternative production systems has resulted in rapid structural change in the US dairy industry. This paper examines adoption rates and adopter characteristics for the following dairy technologies, practices, and systems: holding pen with an udder washer, milking units with automatic take-offs, genetic selection technologies, recombinant bovine somatotropin, membership in the Dairy Herd Improvement Association, computerized feed delivery systems, computerized milking systems, use of a nutritionist to design feed rations, grazing, milking cows 3 times daily, and milking parlors. Four of these were used on a greater percentage of farms in 2005 than in 2000, but increased farm sizes and the interaction of farm size with adoption suggest a greater percentage of milk being produced under each, with the exception of grazing. Except for grazing, technologies were generally complementary.

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Maximizing the Impact of Dairy and Beef Bulls Through Breeding Technology

Cited by 12 publications

References 46 publications

Cattle farmers: profile and speech content analysis while undergoing training to adopt artificial insemination in Goiás State, Brazil

Cattle farmers: profile and speech content analysis while undergoing training to adopt artificial insemination in Goiás State, Brazil

The adoption of technologies, management practices, and production systems in U.S. milk production

Adoption of technology, management practices, and production systems in US milk production

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