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A microcomputer model for predicting output from beef suckler herds.

F D Menzies1

  • 1Scottish Agricultural College Veterinary Investigation Service, Janetstown, Thurso, Caithness.

The Veterinary Record
|January 4, 1992
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A computer model predicts beef suckler herd output by analyzing management variables. This tool aids in optimizing herd performance and productivity through data-driven insights.

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Animal Science
  • Computational Modeling

Background:

  • Beef suckler herd management is complex, with numerous variables influencing productivity.
  • Accurate prediction of herd output is crucial for economic viability and strategic planning.
  • Existing methods for predicting herd output may lack flexibility or comprehensive analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and validate a computer spreadsheet model for predicting beef suckler herd output.
  • To demonstrate the impact of various management variables on herd productivity using the model.
  • To provide a tool for optimizing beef suckler herd management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a computer spreadsheet model incorporating key herd parameters.

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  • Validation of the model using empirical data from three distinct beef suckler herds.
  • Simulation of changes in management variables to assess their effect on predicted output.

    • Main Results:

    • The computer model accurately predicted the output of the studied beef suckler herds.
    • Changes in specific management variables significantly altered the predicted herd output.
    • The model effectively illustrated the relationship between herd management decisions and productivity outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed spreadsheet model is a valid tool for predicting beef suckler herd output.
    • The model can be used to evaluate the potential impact of different management strategies.
    • This tool supports informed decision-making for enhancing beef suckler herd performance.