Exploring the Opinions of Irish Beef Farmers Regarding Dairy Beef Integration.

ABSTRACT: Background: There has been very little previous research in Ireland on the opinions of farmers regarding dairy beef integration. The need for increased dairy beef integration has assumed a greater importance in Ireland in recent years due to a rapid expansion in dairy production, and associated increase in numbers of male dairy calves born on Irish farms. The objective of this study was to explore beef farmers' views on a broad range of issues related to dairy beef integration, using a survey methodology. The survey was distributed to approximately 4,250 beef farmers via email and 1,203 participated in the study. Results: The sample was composed almost entirely of beef farmers, although a very small proportion also had a dairy enterprise on their farm. Eighty percent of the f

SUBMITTER: Maher JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8238080 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature