Profitable resource allocation in the grazing sector or the cow the farmer and the economist

O'Sullivan M.H., . (1984) Profitable resource allocation in the grazing sector or the cow the farmer and the economist. [Proceedings Paper]

An important effort has been made in recent years to increase cattle herds in many Asean countries. This has mean the commitment of thousands of million dollars for environmental modification A.I. and cattle important programmes. Grazing lands are a resources provided by nature. These lands have their own natural environment; rainfall heat slopes soil types etc. National wealth is enhances through the most profitable utilisation of these grazing resources. This paper maintains that two fundamental choices face all agencies involved in cattle herd development programmes; 1 choose what appear to be super cattle import these and then to modify the environment so that these cattle can survive; or 2 import a proven breed with certain superior or desirable genetic characteristics that is also compatible with the existing environment. There are no free lunches in national cattle herd development programmes. Agencies that have choosen the first approach have often found that environmental modification is very expensive requires an ongoing commitment of funds and a high level of management expertise. Even with the allocation of the necessary funds supper cattle often do not perform well and in some instances waste away and dis. The cost of failure is very high. Agencies that adopt the second choice namely the importation of environmentally suited cattle with certain superior genetic characteristics make significant progress over time. Genetic improvement takes time and is not as spectacular as the first choice offers a cost effective minimum risk profit maximising outcome for the longer term. Looking forward towards Asean Agriculture in the Year 2000 grazing lands will still be a valuable natural resources with the capability of making important contributions to the living standards of farmers and national prosperity. This paper maintains that the need for economics analysis will continue to be important as economic analysis can identify the costs and gains from each of the two choices outlined above. The correct choice will minimise risk reduce waste and maximise the contribution that grazing lands and cattle can make towards Asean prosperity in the future. One of the breakthroughs in tropical cattle development could occur in Malaysia. If crossing traits with K.K. and Brahman cattle are successful a new tropical beef breed may be available for the 21st Century.

Full text available from:

Abstract

An important effort has been made in recent years to increase cattle herds in many Asean countries. This has mean the commitment of thousands of million dollars for environmental modification A.I. and cattle important programmes. Grazing lands are a resources provided by nature. These lands have their own natural environment; rainfall heat slopes soil types etc. National wealth is enhances through the most profitable utilisation of these grazing resources. This paper maintains that two fundamental choices face all agencies involved in cattle herd development programmes; 1 choose what appear to be super cattle import these and then to modify the environment so that these cattle can survive; or 2 import a proven breed with certain superior or desirable genetic characteristics that is also compatible with the existing environment. There are no free lunches in national cattle herd development programmes. Agencies that have choosen the first approach have often found that environmental modification is very expensive requires an ongoing commitment of funds and a high level of management expertise. Even with the allocation of the necessary funds supper cattle often do not perform well and in some instances waste away and dis. The cost of failure is very high. Agencies that adopt the second choice namely the importation of environmentally suited cattle with certain superior genetic characteristics make significant progress over time. Genetic improvement takes time and is not as spectacular as the first choice offers a cost effective minimum risk profit maximising outcome for the longer term. Looking forward towards Asean Agriculture in the Year 2000 grazing lands will still be a valuable natural resources with the capability of making important contributions to the living standards of farmers and national prosperity. This paper maintains that the need for economics analysis will continue to be important as economic analysis can identify the costs and gains from each of the two choices outlined above. The correct choice will minimise risk reduce waste and maximise the contribution that grazing lands and cattle can make towards Asean prosperity in the future. One of the breakthroughs in tropical cattle development could occur in Malaysia. If crossing traits with K.K. and Brahman cattle are successful a new tropical beef breed may be available for the 21st Century.

[error in script]

Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor. S401 C748 1984 Call Number.
AGROVOC Term:	CATTLE
AGROVOC Term:	GRAZING LANDS
AGROVOC Term:	ECONOMIC ANALYSIS/ HYBRIDS
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:25
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14087

Actions (login required)

View Item