CARACTERIZAÇÃO DOS SISTEMAS PRODUTIVOS DE LEITE DE CABRA NOS CARIRIS PARAIBANO

The objective of this study make a characterization of production systems of goat milk in the Cariris Paraiba. Were visited units processing and receiving points of the goat milk in 17 cities and interviewed 540 farmers in the regions of Cariris. The information was obtained through the application...

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Published inCaatinga Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 55 - 63
Main Authors ELISÂNGELA MARIA NUNES DA SILVA, BONIFÁCIO BENICIO DE SOUZA, GUSTAVO DE ASSIS SILVA, SÉRGIO SANTOS DE AZEVEDO, THIAGO LIMA DA SILVA GOMES
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido 01.01.2013
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Summary:The objective of this study make a characterization of production systems of goat milk in the Cariris Paraiba. Were visited units processing and receiving points of the goat milk in 17 cities and interviewed 540 farmers in the regions of Cariris. The information was obtained through the application of questionnaire consisting of questions relating to ownership, herd management and health and the results were analyzed according to frequency of responses between the regions. There were significant differences (P<0.05) between the western and eastern Cariris with respect to ownership and size of properties and with respect to the species created in the properties of the two regions. The family system of production with low use of technologies and small herds predominates in Cariri. An interaction between race, environment and management should exist for the maximum production is reached. The use of conservation techniques fodder as hay and silage can help standardize production in semi-arid northeast.
ISSN:0100-316X
1983-2125