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Good Management Practice adoption in Argentinian cow-calf operations is linked to higher productivity. Identifying farm clusters reveals that operations oriented towards GMP achieve better results in calves per 100 cows.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Animal Science
  • Livestock Management

Background:

  • Cow-calf operations are a significant part of the beef cattle industry in Río Negro Province, Argentina.
  • Understanding productivity and the adoption of Good Management Practices (GMP) is crucial for improving efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize productivity and management profiles based on GMP adoption in cow-calf operations.
  • To identify distinct herd clusters and analyze their performance and productivity.
  • To explore the relationship between GMP adoption and key productivity indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data from 142 cow-calf operations in Río Negro Province.
  • Statistical analysis of productivity variables (calves per 100 cows and calves per 100 ha).
  • Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis to typify operations based on herd structure and GMP adoption.

Main Results:

  • Median productivity was 79.00 calves per 100 cows and 4.58 calves per 100 ha.
  • Significant differences in productivity were observed between 3-month and year-round breeding seasons.
  • Three farm clusters were identified: low GMP adoption, moderate transition, and GMP-oriented; the latter showed significantly higher calves per 100 cows.

Conclusions:

  • GMP adoption is positively associated with improved productivity in cow-calf operations.
  • Farm clustering provides valuable insights into operational profiles and highlights the benefits of GMP.
  • Results offer a basis for targeted interventions to enhance the beef cattle industry in the region.