Determinants of feedlot adoption by beef cattle farmers in the state of Sao Paulo

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Author(s):	Carrer, Marcelo Jose ^[1] ; de Souza Filho, Hildo Meirelles ^[1] ; Brandao Vinholis, Marcela de Mello ^[2] Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:	^[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, BR-13560 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil ^[2] Embrapa Pecuaria Sudeste, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil Total Affiliations: 2
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ZOOTECNIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE; v. 42, n. 11, p. 824-830, NOV 2013.
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to identify the factors determining the adoption of feedlot by beef cattle farmers in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. For this purpose, primary data were collected among a sample of 84 farmers. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a logit model. The analysis showed that the variables which increase the likelihood of adoption of feedlot by farmers are: scale of production, average price received, participation in farming associations, training, technical assistance and distance from the slaughter plant. Finally, measures for the formulation of public policies and private strategies were presented aiming at a more efficient use of production factors and, consequently, gains in productivity by beef cattle farmers. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	10/02787-0 - Determinants of adoption of SISBOV certification at the farm level in the State of São Paulo
Grantee:	Hildo Meirelles de Souza Filho
Support Opportunities:	Regular Research Grants