Bioeconomic Indicators of Ateleia cubensis (DC) Dietr for Production with Ruminants in Camaguey, Cuba.

Abstract

Assessment of bioeconomic indicators of Ateleia cubensis (DC) Dietr. for production with ruminants was made, on ferromagnesium brown-red fersialitic soils of ultramafic savannahs in Camaguey, Cuba. The bioeconomic effect was simulated with a dual-purpose production system oriented to milk sales as the main product, on land covering 35 ha. The creation of a protein bank is recommended in the area, using A. cubensis (DC) Dietr, on 15% of the total farm area. To simulate milk production response, feed balances were performed, all based on likely grass consumption and feeds used, according to their nutritional quality. The budget was portioned for analysis to determine plant suitability for protein banks. Feasibility of the plant as a local source of protein for cattle was demonstrated through a bioeconomic perspective

Keywords

• protein bank
• bioeconomic effect
• cattle
• milk production
• legume
• simulation resumen