Elsorougy,, M., Abd-Elrahim, S. (2025). Assessment of Livestock Markets for Meat Production from Cattle and Buffalo. Journal of Animal and Poultry Production, 16(6), 61-66. doi: 10.21608/jappmu.2025.390833.1151
M. A. Elsorougy,; Sahar A. Abd-Elrahim. "Assessment of Livestock Markets for Meat Production from Cattle and Buffalo". Journal of Animal and Poultry Production, 16, 6, 2025, 61-66. doi: 10.21608/jappmu.2025.390833.1151
Elsorougy,, M., Abd-Elrahim, S. (2025). 'Assessment of Livestock Markets for Meat Production from Cattle and Buffalo', Journal of Animal and Poultry Production, 16(6), pp. 61-66. doi: 10.21608/jappmu.2025.390833.1151
Elsorougy,, M., Abd-Elrahim, S. Assessment of Livestock Markets for Meat Production from Cattle and Buffalo. Journal of Animal and Poultry Production, 2025; 16(6): 61-66. doi: 10.21608/jappmu.2025.390833.1151
Assessment of Livestock Markets for Meat Production from Cattle and Buffalo
Animal Production Systems Research Dpt., Animal Production Research Institute (APRI), Agricultural Research Centre (ARC), Ministry of Agricultural and Land Reclaimed, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to access livestock markets determinants of cattle and buffalo through marketing channels looking for the rationale to improve the marketing process, thereby selling and purchasing criteria and benefits distributed to the located respondents. Three livestock markets were included in the study representing the Delta Nile region of Egypt in the Monofia and Qualuobia governorates. SWOT analysis was performed as a strategy to identify internal factors (S, W) and internal factors (O, T). Statistical analysis was designed to differentiate respondents' characteristics and livestock values. Socio-economic traits of the respondents verified showed significant effect (P<0.05) of occupation, years of experience, livestock type and foundation, while education level was non-significant. Significant effect (P<0.05) was reported on perceived cattle and buffalo livestock prices where fattened calves amounted 82 (000 LE/ head) of cattle, and 69 of buffalo. Gross margins were represented an average of 17300 and 11000 LE per head of fattened cattle and buffalo calves, respectively. Producers, who incorporated origin of the production systems, were impacted on their income by competition between traders, intermediaries and brokers within the markets. Results of the study showed that officials have taken a role to enhance producers` capabilities to deal with training courses and allowed marketing services. Markets infrastructure has to be initiated instigating database integrated livestock values limitations. Linkage between authorities and stakeholders to approach a road map of rising returns in spectacle of products quality and demonstrate food safety conceptions were recommended.
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