Caracterización de los sistemas de producción ovinos de trópico alto en Colombia: manejo e indicadores productivos y reproductivos

Abstract

Sixty-six sheep farms in High tropic (HT) of Colombia were surveyed about management and productive and reproductive performance. Information collection was conducted by an expert survey composed of 32 variables (10 productive and 22 reproductive). For this purpose sheep systems were stratified according to production purpose, averages, statistics indicator were calculated through SAS V.9.1. Farms were distributed in meat and wool systems HT (59%), genetics and meat HT (24%) and meat HT (17%). Sheep HT systems performed weight control through scale clock and shearing method was manual. Weaning age and slaughter weight shows lower values in meat systems. Continuous free rides (82% meat and wool) and continuous controlled rides (81% genetics and meat y 73% meat) was observed. Higher values in days open and life in males was observed in sheep meat and wool systems. From this study we were able to conclude that management and productive and reproductive performance, presents a better behavior in meat and genetics and meat systems. In meat and wool systems don´t exist an adequate productive and reproductive control to sustain market offering.