Еconomic analyse for sheep reproduction model

G. Bonev, N. Kostadinova

Abstract: Sheep producers in Bulgaria have been challenged to be lower cost producers, to become more competitive, and to increase market share and profits. The first step to becoming more efficient is to clearly determine and understand current production and financial performance. The reproductive calendar is the best toll that defines us the productive results of the flock. The selection of the system depends on the particular characteristics of the farmer, the flock and the circumstances. The purpose of present study is to provide the producer with the model and procedures for calculating the most commonly used production and financial measures. In this experiment we use out of season (February) hormonal treatment with Melovine and Syncropart for the unproductive animals (n = 124), artificial insemination and ultrasound pregnancy detection. In this model we can get high pregnancy rate (114 pregnant) 72-92% in second AI, fecundity 127% and prolificacy 138%. Profit for the sheep producers is 6300.0 lv per group and 50.0 lv per every ewe.

Keywords: sheep assist reproduction; sheep hormonal treatment; sheep production

Date published: 2018-02-12