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Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 76 No. 6 1744-1752
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Intensification of Cattle Production Systems in Central America: Why and When

J. R. Simpson 1 and J. H. Conrad 1

1 Food and Resource Economics and Animal Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611

The role of cattle in Central America, particularly dual purpose cattle, is considered in the context of economic and social problems. Rapid urbanization and slow rural growth lead to a need for reevaluation of the extent to which commercial dairy operations and high producing dairy breeds, in particular, should be promoted. Evaluation of feed efficiency, concern for the environment, and economic considerations lead to emphasis on high producing dairy cows.

Key Words: dairy • economics • productivity • systems

Submitted on October 2, 1992
Accepted on January 19, 1993






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