| Author | Song, Young-duk |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. AE-94-42 |
| Subject(s) | Cattle--Thailand--Ang Thong--Development
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of
the requirement for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources & Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The cattle (Australia Brahman) production system in the Ang Thong province,
Thailand was monitored for one month in March, 1994. Data were obtained by
interviewing small scale farmers (120 cases) in Ang Thong province about characteristics
of farmers, farm management, cost, income, and major problems in production system. The
main objectives of this study were to analyses the performance of the imported cattle
(Australia Brahman) for the beef production in the area. It is purposed this study will leads
to a better management raising. Four different schemes of breeding were hypothesized in
accordance with data surveyed for the analysis of a profitability of the cattle farming.
The results of the study indicated that most of farms were small scale farmers and
using traditional technology and indigenous knowledge to raise cattle. Shortage of labor
and feed were found to be significant constraints faced by farmers. Because there was not
much natural grass during the dry season and no family labor during the farming season
especially rice cultivation. In addition, the market price of cattle has recently been
declining, this has became the biggest problem for the farmers. This low market price is
due to the large influx of cattle from neighboring countries.
NPV (Net Present Value), B/C Ratio (Benefit/Cost Ratio) and IRR (Internal Rate
of Return) are the main measurement applied to evaluate the cattle system. There are two
types of estimated indicators, one is concerned with incomes and costs in cash only and
the other is concerned with incomes and costs in cash and non-cash. NPV in cash only is
found at 18,565.4 baht and that of cash and non-cash is 986.78 baht. In the same way,
IRR in cash is 14.4 and in cash and non-cash is 6.47. In cash B/C ratio is 1.698 and 1.012
is both cash and non-cash respectively. There is no significant benefit based on B/C ratio
and NPV, when concerning total cost and income (cash + noncash). However, once cash
cost and income are considered the profitability increase substantially. This is mainly due
to high family labor cost and the low market price of cattle.
If farmer makes a habit of recording a performance of cattle, an income,
expenditure, etc on the weekly basis it is nature that he predict not only what he has to do
now but also what he will prepare for cattle in a future. A food shortage is one of the most
problems, pasture is the solution of it. Farmer affirmatively agreed training is essential to
practice cattle farm and may be able to influence on many aspects in terms of cattle
farming. |
| Year | 1994 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural and Food Engineering (AE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Boonjit Titapiwatanakun |
| Examination Committee(s) | Sornthep Tumwasorn ;Upasena, Selawa H.
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Partial |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1994 |