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Assessing stated preference through the use of choice experiments: valuing (re)production versus aesthetics in the breeding goals of Ugandan Ankole cattle breeders

Wurzinger, M., Ndumu, D., Baumung, R., Drucker, A.G., Okeyo, A.M., Semambo, D.K. and Sölkner, J. (2006). Assessing stated preference through the use of choice experiments: valuing (re)production versus aesthetics in the breeding goals of Ugandan Ankole cattle breeders. In: 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Animal Production, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 13-18 August 2006.

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Author Wurzinger, M.
Ndumu, D.
Baumung, R.
Drucker, A.G.
Okeyo, A.M.
Semambo, D.K.
Sölkner, J.
Title Assessing stated preference through the use of choice experiments: valuing (re)production versus aesthetics in the breeding goals of Ugandan Ankole cattle breeders
Conference Name 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Animal Production
Conference Location Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Conference Dates 13-18 August 2006
Conference Publication Title Proceedings for the 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Animal Production
Place of Publication Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Publisher Instituto Prociencia
Publication Year 2006
Volume Number 34
ISBN 85 60088 01 06   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Total Pages 31-90
Field of Research 1402 - Applied Economics
HERDC Category E1 - Conference Publication (DEST)
Abstract In this study 240 cattle keepers in four regions in Southwestern Uganda were interviewed and a hypothetical choice experiment was conducted. Each choice-set consisted of 2 profiles with 6 attributes with 2 levels. The attributes for cows were horns, coat colour, size, fertility, milk yield and price. The attributes for bulls were horns, colour, muscularity, temperament, dam's performance and price. Each person got 6 choice-sets for bulls and 6 for cows. Differences in the production systems were reflected in the varying selection criteria. In cows production traits were very important and in bulls information from the dam and temperament.
Keyword Animal breeding
Cattle
 
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