THE IMPACT OF BEEF-POPULATION IMPORT-MANAGEMENT STRA TEGIES ON BEEF SELF -SUFFICIENCY IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

The study has been aimed to evaluate beef self-sufficiency performance under different conditions in Malaysia. Simulation model under five scenarios of different managements was developed to analyze the impact on beef production in Peninsular Malaysia. Scenario 3 was found to be the best management to attain self-sufficiency level at reasonable time frame. Under scenario 3 (76-80% calving rate, 5-7% slaughter rate, 1-2% mortality rate of female breeding stock with 10000,5000,500 heads/year importation of female breeding stock for beef cattle, dairy cattle and buffalo respectively), 150% self-sufficiency can be achieved in 2015. The management of female breeding stock is an important component for beef production system in order to achieve the level of self-sufficiency in beef. The results indicated that lower slaughter rate of imported Female Breeding Stock (FSS) could be more suitable management strategy for higher beef self-sufficiency.