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Livestock characterization based on health, structural and management variables in three regions of the state of Veracruz, Mexico

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The use and adoption of new technologies is an important feature of the agricultural development process, but its success depends on several factors. Therefore, the objective of this research was to compare the degree of use of transferred livestock technology among GGAVATT groups in three livestock-producing regions in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. A retrospective and descriptive study was conducted based on information collected from 839 livestock production units, considering 49 health, structural, and management variables. The variables were compared by region using chi-square tests. The results show that the use of technological practices varies across the three regions; in general, a lower use of technology was observed in the northern area than in the other regions (P<0.05). In addition to geographic, environmental, and production system differences, each region has a different structure and management practices that determine different technological preferences of farmers in the GGAVATT. This highlights the need for differentiated institutional strategies and approaches to promote technology implementation.

Source: Brazilian Journal of Animal and Environmental Research

DOI: 10.34188/bjaerv8n4-140

Authors: Paula Andrea Páez Sánchez, Luis Adrián García-Bravo, Miguel Arcángel Rodríguez-Chessani, José Alfredo Villagómez-Cortés

Institutions: Universidad de los Llanos, Universidad Veracruzana, Colegio de Postgraduados, Universidad de las Naciones

Language: English

Topic: Livestock Farming and Management

Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415023293

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