Dual-Purpose Cattle Raised in Tropical Conditions: What Are Their Shortcomings in Sound Productive and Reproductive
Carlos Salvador Galina1, Mariana Geffroy1
1Departamento de Reproducción, Facultad de Medicina, Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|July 14, 2023
Summary
Dual-purpose cattle farming in tropical regions offers economic resilience by producing both meat and milk. This review explores management, nutrition, and biotechnology to enhance profitability in these vital agricultural systems.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Animal Science
- Tropical Agriculture
Background:
- Dual-purpose cattle systems are prevalent in tropical regions, balancing meat and milk production.
- These systems provide economic stability for farmers amidst volatile market conditions.
- Understanding tropical cattle management is crucial for optimizing production.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review cattle management methods in tropical regions.
- To analyze the impact of financial, social, sanitary, and nutritional factors on profitability.
- To explore the role of biotechnology in improving reproductive outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on tropical cattle husbandry.
- Analysis of financial and social structures influencing management.
- Assessment of sanitary and nutritional impacts on productivity.
- Evaluation of biotechnologies like artificial insemination and embryo transfer.
Main Results:
- Dual-purpose systems offer economic advantages in tropical climates.
- Sanitary and nutritional conditions significantly affect enterprise profitability.
- Biotechnologies can enhance reproductive efficiency in cattle.
- Management strategies must align with local economic and social contexts.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing dual-purpose cattle management in the tropics requires integrated approaches.
- Attention to animal health, nutrition, and advanced reproductive technologies is key.
- Sustainable practices are essential for long-term economic viability in tropical agriculture.
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