Systems modelling in cattle production - an application in Botswana

Discusses use of mathematical modelling as a research tool to evaluate alternative practices, illustrating its application in beef cattle production systems in Botswana, with a description of data inputs, model utilized & simulations carried out. Compares actual & simulated values and examines effect of variant weaning ages on productivity.

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Main Authors: Cartwright, T.C., Anderson, F.M., Buck, N.G., Nelsen, T.C., Trail, J.C.M., Pratchett, D., Sanders, J., Astle, W., Light, D.E., Rennie, T.W., Rose, T.J., Shorrock, C.
Format: Journal Article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 1982
Subjects:livestock production, simulation models, systems analysis, beef cattle, cattle, productivity, research, weaning, mathematical models,
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28626
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Summary:Discusses use of mathematical modelling as a research tool to evaluate alternative practices, illustrating its application in beef cattle production systems in Botswana, with a description of data inputs, model utilized & simulations carried out. Compares actual & simulated values and examines effect of variant weaning ages on productivity.