Economic Analysis of Beef Cattle Operations of Amasya Province in Turkey

Authors : Aysun Işik, Bilge Gözener

Pages : 36-47

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Publication Date : 2019-12-15

Article Type : Research

Abstract :This study was conducted in Suluova town of Amasya province. Stratified sampling procedure was used to get sample size and 117 beef cattle operations were included in the analyses. The data for 2016-2017 production season gathered through questionnaires constituted the primary material of the study. Production costs and live weight gains of operations were calculated for different races (local, hybrid and culture races). Number of animals were identified as 5.89 for local races, 2.44 for hybrid races and 27.95 for culture races. As the average of operations, daily live weight gain was calculated as 718.83 g/animal for local races, 825.84 g/animal for hybrid races and 1 103.80 g/animal for culture races. Again, as the average of operations, total production cost was calculated as 1 655.34 TL for local races, 1 747.71 TL for hybrid races and 1 630.92 TL for culture races. Initial animal material cost constituted the greatest cost item in all groups. Feed consumption per kg live weight gain was calculated as 13.02 kg for local races, 7.70 kg for hybrid races and 7.13 kg for culture races. As compared to the other races, the live weight gain per kg feed was greater in culture races.
Keywords : Beef cattle operation, Amasya province