Perspectves on outsourcing dairy catle breeding in western Santa catarina

Abstract

With the recent growth and modernizaton of milk producton chain in Santa Catarina State the specializaton becomes more present. A research was carried out with the aim of evaluatng the interest of dairy farmers from fve Microregions of the West of Santa Catarina State regarding their interest in outsourced system of heifer rearing. A questonnaire was applied to 67
dairy farmers in that area. The data were tabulated and discussed from a descriptve analysis. In conclusion, about half of the producers interviewed accepted the outsourced rearing system. The animals profle wanted are Holstein breed, pregnant, with average of 23 months old. In additon, it is preferable for 85% of producers to purchase pregnant animals.