Phenotypic factors and genetic group on the selling price formation of beef calves sold in auctions at the Northern region of Paraná State, Brazil
oleh: Celso Koetz Júnior, Flávio Guiselli Lopes, Flávio Antônio Barca Júnior, Luis Afonso Marques Claus, Maria Eugênia Andrighetto Canozzi, Silvio Renato Oliveira Menegassi, Matheus Dhein Dill, Júlio Otávio Jardim Barcellos
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| Diterbitkan: | Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2014-04-01 |
Deskripsi
The aim of this study is to estimate the effects of phenotypic traits on the final price of calves sold at auctions in the region of northern Paraná. Data were collected between April 2011 and April 2012 at 12 auctions, in which 197 lots were offered, totaling 4,289 animals. In this study, only the final prices charged when the deals were closed have been considered. Calves belonging to the British genetic group reached higher marketing value than zebu calves; the largest animals presented higher liquidity; buyers preferred more uniform lots, regardless of the sex of the animals.