Challenges on the use of electronic identification (EID) for tracking cattle in a segmented production system

A. L. Meyer, K. Burdine, J. T. Johns, J. Hunter

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Abstract

Due to the segmentation of the cattle/beef production systems, neither information nor market price incentives communicate cattle performance effectively to cattle breeders. The result is suboptimal production performance and negative industry impacts due to poorer quality beef products. Through the use of precision agriculture technology - electronic identification tags, as part of a comprehensive assistance and education program can overcome obstacles and enable producers to enhance market prices by better breeding decisions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPrecision Livestock Farming 2007 - Papers Presented at the 3rd European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming
Pages237-243
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 2007
Event3rd European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2007 - Skiathos, Greece
Duration: Jun 3 2007Jun 6 2007

Publication series

NamePrecision Livestock Farming 2007 - Papers Presented at the 3rd European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming

Conference

Conference3rd European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, ECPLF 2007
Country/TerritoryGreece
CitySkiathos
Period6/3/076/6/07

Keywords

  • Cattle grades
  • Electronic identification
  • Pricing accuracy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Animal Science and Zoology

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