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Guide for Sustainable Agricultural Practices: Dairy & Beef Cattle Production

Guide for Sustainable Agricultural Practices: Dairy & Beef Cattle Production

Year Published

2021

Contributing Organizations

Finance in Motion (FiM)
International Trade Centre (ITC)
eco.business Fund

Type of Resource

Tool

Languages

Spanish

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Agriculture, Forestry & Land Use

Target Audience

Banks
Real Economy Corporates
Asset Owners
Asset Managers

Relevant Geography

Latin America and the Caribbean
Guide for Sustainable Agricultural Practices: Dairy & Beef Cattle Production

Resource Description

This resource provides practical guidance for cattle production focused on milk and meat. It covers breed selection, pasture and feed management, animal health, reproduction, and herd management, along with recommendations for efficient production systems.

Why This Matters

Milk and meat are essential food sources and economic drivers. This guide equips producers with practical methods to improve herd productivity, animal health, and sustainability in livestock production.

Key Insights

  • Describes ideal environmental and nutritional conditions for cattle production
  • Recommends breeds suited to milk or meat productivity and adaptability
  • Explains pasture improvement, balanced feeding, and water supply practices
  • Outlines vaccination, parasite control, and general animal health measures
  • Provides advice on reproduction, calving, record-keeping, and product handling

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