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A group of 146 dairy farms from the northwest highlands region of Ambato Canton, Ecuador, was evaluated. The techniques used were survey, observation of the technological process, and selection of 20 produ ction indicators as variables of conglomerate classification and analysis. An average of 1.9 and 1.5 ha were allocated to pasture production, with a stocking rate of 1.3 of adult bovine unit s/ha, 22 animals per farm (17 being milked). Dairy production is 6.1 l/cow/farm/day, and 10.1 l/farm/day. Two different groups of units were made for pasturelands, stocking rate, production per animal, farm/day, and farm/year; as well as for hygiene, husbandry, and reproduction. The first group was made up of 119 units, and had the lower results; the second group was made up of 27 animals. The group with the better results, located in areas with improved pasture, received better nutrition, and genetic breeding was performed. Actions are proposed to enhance production in the less efficient group. These results, combined with previous social and economic studies are the basis for further implementation by the provincial Government of Tungurahua, and other national bodies. |
