Applicability of management tools in a family dairy farm: a case study

This study aimed to describe the application of the management tool GUT matrix in a family dairy farm in the state of Acre to identify the main weaknesses and propose adequate tools to allow better management of the causes of the three biggest identified problems. This is a case study carried out on...

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Published in:	Acta veterinaria Brasílica Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 16 - 20
Main Authors:	Fernandes, Emanuela Costa, Reis, Eduardo Mitke Brandão, Rosa, Bruna Laurindo, Monteiro, Mariana Benevides, Neves, Eduardo Cavalcante das
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	31-03-2023
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Summary:	This study aimed to describe the application of the management tool GUT matrix in a family dairy farm in the state of Acre to identify the main weaknesses and propose adequate tools to allow better management of the causes of the three biggest identified problems. This is a case study carried out on a single property located in the municipality of Rio Branco - Acre in May 2022. Information was collected by applying a semi-structured form with 267 questions. The GUT matrix allowed ranking the three main weaknesses of the property, namely: “lack of zootechnical bookkeeping,” “long calving interval,” and “failure in feeding management.” The management tools proposed to the producer, seeking to guide and organize the activities of the property, consisted of 5W2H and Ishikawa diagram.
ISSN:	1981-5484 1981-5484
DOI:	10.21708/avb.2023.17.1.11437