DEMİR, Okan Atatürk University - Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Agricultural Economics, Turkey , YÜKSEL, Sadrettin Directorate of Eastern Anatolia Agricultural Research, Turkey

Economic Analysis of the Performance Traits in Holstein Friesian Bulls Fed Rations Including Sugar Beet Pulp at Different Levels

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In this study, the gross profit and economic efficiency of adding sugar beet pulp, assessed as an alternative raw material at different levels in cattle rations were determined. A total of 15 Holstein Friesian bulls at 18 months of age were divided into 3 treatment groups each containing 5 bulls and fed for 154 days. Treatment groups were fed rations containing 60% compound feed and 40% roughage on dry matter basis. The control group (T1) was fed ration containing 60% compound and %40 roughage consisting of 40% dry meadow, 40% dry lucerne and 20% wheat straw, second group (T2) was fed ration including 60% compound and %40 roughage consisting of 40% dry meadow, 40% dry lucerne, 16% wheat straw and 4% sugar beet pulp, third group (T3) was fed ration including 60% compound and %40 roughage consisting of 40% dry meadow, 40% dry lucerne, 12% wheat straw and 8% sugar beet pulp. The T2 group was found to be the most profitable group as a result of the gross profit analysis, and it was detected that the T3 group was more efficient in terms of economic efficiency. As a result, it was found that adding sugar beet pulp into the ration of Holstein Friesian bulls increased the economic effectiveness and profitability.

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Holstein Friesian bull , performance , sugar beet pulp , gross profit , economic efficiency

Alınteri Journal Of Agricultural Science

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