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Some observations pertaining to carcass measurements and U.S. beef gradesStalls, William Duncan January 1952 (has links)
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Econometric analysis of supply response among beef farmers in BotswanaGosalamang, Dikgang Stephen January 2010 (has links)
Thesis (M.Sc. (Agricultural economics)) --University of Limpopo, 2011 / The cattle (especially beef) industry in Botswana has traditionally played an important role in the country’s economy, with significant contributions to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), exports, and employment, as well as playing an important role in social and cultural spheres. Agriculture contributes about 2.3 % of GDP, out of which 70% - 80% is attributable to cattle production. By 2004, beef exports amounted to P284m, approximately 1.7% of total exports of P16.2 billion. In recent years, however, there have been signs of decline and stagnation, especially in the beef export subsector, with adverse implications for the viability of cattle farming in the country, and more generally for rural livelihoods. Botswana’s beef subsector has not fulfilled its potential as a contributor to economic growth and development, especially in the rural areas. The BMC has never been able to meet its quota of 19 000 tonnes of beef to the European Union (EU), despite being cushioned by the Continuo agreement against price competition from more efficient beef producers like Brazil.
With the above background, the study was undertaken to examine the supply response of beef farmers in Botswana to various economic (e.g. prices) and non-economic [e.g. rainfall, technology and inventory (cattle population)] factors. This study used historical data on Botswana’s beef subsector for the period 1993 to 2005, and Nerlove’s partial adjustment model was used for the empirical analysis of the data.
The results of the study revealed that Botswana beef farmers respond positively to price incentives and time trend (proxy for technology), and negatively to all other variables. Elasticities of supply showed that cattle supply is elastic with respect to variations in producer price and almost unit elastic to changes in cattle inventory. However, the response to shocks in other variables included in the model was inelastic. Short run price elasticity of supply is 1.511 whereas long run price elasticity is 10.57, a clear sign that pricing can be employed as a strategy to enhance beef production in Botswana. The speed of adjustment however, was relatively very low at 14% per period. This slow adjustment perhaps tells us that Botswana farmers, who are predominantly subsistence farmers, may not be having enough capacity (in terms of resources and technology) to immediately increase production when economic environment improves in their favour.
Based on the results it is recommended that price increase be adopted as a strategy for improving cattle supply. Extension services need to be strengthened with a view of promoting cattle farming as a commercial activity. Current technology of using communal grazing and indigenous breeds need to be improved. It is also recommended that studies be conducted to determine the suitability of technology that is at the disposal of the farmers. Lastly Botswana government needs to come up with a strategy by which farmers can change from their attitude of oxen production to weaner production.
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Product development and marketing of cull cows /Casey, Susan C. January 2008 (has links)
Thesis (M.S.)--University of Nevada, Reno, 2008. / "December, 2008." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 27-31). Library also has microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : ProQuest Information and Learning Company, [2009]. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Online version available on the World Wide Web.
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Determining consumer perceptions of and willingness to pay for Appalachian grass-fed beef an experimental economics approach /Evans, Jason R. January 2007 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2007. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vi, 180 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 154-169).
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Influence of phosphorus supplementation on growth and reproductive characteristics of beef cows in the semi-arid bushveld of South AfricaOrsmond, Michelle. January 2007 (has links)
Thesis (MSc (Agric)(Production Physiology)) -- University of Pretoria, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references.
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Dietary supplementation of lipoic acid and its effect on immune response, growth performance, carcass merit, tenderness and retail display properties of beef steersSchmidt, Ty Blaine. January 2004 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-99). Also available on the Internet.
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Dietary supplementation of lipoic acid and its effect on immune response, growth performance, carcass merit, tenderness and retail display properties of beef steers /Schmidt, Ty Blaine. January 2004 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-99). Also available on the Internet.
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Effect of beef cattle age, gender and barley grain processing method on rate and efficiency of gain and nutrient digestibilitiesRainey, Brian Michael. January 2004 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis (M.S.)--Montana State University--Bozeman, 2004. / Typescript. Chairperson, Graduate Committee: John Paterson. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 67-74).
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Hair coat and steroidal implant effects on steers grazing endophyte-infected tall fescue during the summerMcClanahan, Linda Kay, January 2007 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis (M.S.)--University of Kentucky, 2007. / Title from document title page (viewed on June 14, 2007). Document formatted into pages; contains: vii, 57 p. : ill. Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 48-56).
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Some factors affecting birth weight of beef calvesTsatskin, Huguette M. January 2011 (has links)
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