Análisis de la evolución de la información generada por la ring del Plan Agropecuario en el contexto de la ganadería vacuna

The purpose of this study was to examine and describe livestock farming using the information provided by the Plan Agropecuario. To achieve this, data obtained from surveys conducted by the National Livestock Research Network were analyzed. The survey data were collected from October 2020 to early 2024. During the surveys, producers were asked various questions, which were not always the same. In this study, the questions with the highest frequency of repeated responses were selected for analysis. The methodological process was based on grouping data from surveys conducted with livestock producers across different regions of the country. Special emphasis was placed on key variables such as the amount of improved pasture area, forage production, cattle body condition, and the influence of rainfall on pasture availability. Additionally, the study explored the incidence of the screwworm (bichera) in cattle and its correlation with climatic factors. The results showed a predominance of cow-calf systems, with medium-sized farms ranging from 100 to 500 hectares. Field improvements and forage height were found to depend on the region being evaluated and the climatic conditions of the period. The screwworm was more affected by temperature than by other variables and was present throughout the country, with higher incidence in the north. The body condition of breeding cows was generally stable but was primarily affected by forage shortages.