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- Country: United Kingdom
- Summary: Comparison of Models to Seek Efficiencies from Dual Beef and Milk Systems (Comparing Performance of Specialist Milk/Beef to Heritage Breed Multi-Use Cattle (Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Esourcing Portal)
- GBT Ref No: 64002750
- Deadline: 01 Apr 2022
- Competition: ICB
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Public
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: project_35724
- Purchaser's Detail :
- Description :
- Work Category : Services
Procurement Route : Open procedure
Listing Deadline : 01/04/2022 12:00
Project Description : In the beef and dairy industry, most production is delivered by a small number of specialized breeds. High productivity dairy animals are often poorly suited to beef production, and dairy/beef cross breeding increases the opportunity for calves to enter the value chain. At present it is estimated that around half of all UK beef is sourced via this route. Specialist beef production relies on dedicated suckler beef breeds, with limited capability for economically viable milk production.
This study will explore the role of breeds, such as heritage and dual-purpose cattle, that currently contribute a smaller amount to overall production. These breeds are generally used in heritage enterprises as well as for conservation grazing. The products from these cattle can either go into the general production chain or are sold separately as market differentiated products at an increased price. There is potential however for this share to be expanded beyond specialist systems and in addition these animals hold potentially valuable genetic material which can be used to improve the overall stock within the UK.
Aim of the research: An evidence review is required to assess the potential for heritage and dual-purpose cattle breeds to provide either a larger share of the current dairy and beef production, or to use for crossbreeding aiming for ... - Documents :
Purchaser : DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Victor Mpehla
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Email :victor.mpehla@defra.gov.uk
URL :https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
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