Estimation of costs and profitability in a dual-purpose bovine unit, Jamapa, Veracruz

Abstract

In the tropics of Mexico, economic research linked to dual-purpose cattle production systems (SDP) is scarce. The purpose of this study was to estimate costs and profitability in a dual-purpose cattle production unit in Jamapa, Veracruz. The research was carried out with productive and economic data from 2023, with traditional management conditions of the region (grazing, hay, and silage) and biomass banks of Cenchrus purpureus CT-115 in 25 hectares, with cows in crosses between (Bos indicus and Bos taurus) (Holstein and Brown Swiss). Productive indicators were analyzed by descriptive statistics and economic indicators by income 2 and cost allocation method. The calving rate (%), stocking rate AU/ha, liters of milk (l), and kg meat ha, were 1.60. 125.8 and 197.65, respectively. Income in Mexican pesos (MXN) from milk, heifers, calves, slaughter cows, forage, stallions, and total $363,300, $100,000, $200,000. $80,000, $57,000, $48,000, and $25,000, $874,300, respectively, all with positive profit. Fixed, variable, and total costs (MXN) are $412,800, $184,700, and $597,500, respectively. Gross and net profit, economic break-even point, and total profitability, $690,000, $276,800, $523,193 (PMN), and 46.19%, respectively. The diversification of production and marketing of products in a disruptive and sustainable way allowed positive and profitable economic indicators.

http://dx.doi.org/10.37114/abaagrof/2026.3                                

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