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BEEF PRODUCTION INISRAEL

BEEF PRODUCTION INBEEF PRODUCTION IN

ISRAELISRAEL

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Extension ServiceExtension ServiceCattle DepartmentCattle Department

MeoriMeori RosenRosen PhPh. D.. D.


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BEEF PRODUCTION IN ISRAEL IS

CHARACTERIZED BY THE

FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:

BEEF PRODUCTION IN ISRAEL ISBEEF PRODUCTION IN ISRAEL IS

CHARACTERIZED BY THECHARACTERIZED BY THE

FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:

In terms of value of production,In terms of value of production,beef production is a minorbeef production is a minor

production branch, relative toproduction branch, relative toother agricultural productionother agricultural production

branches and to other meatbranches and to other meatproduction branches.production branches.


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Local beef production increased byLocal beef production increased by

about 50% from 1977 to 1999 butabout 50% from 1977 to 1999 but

importedimported frozen beef frozen beef continued tocontinued to

be the source of about 60% of totalbe the source of about 60% of total

beef consumption.beef consumption.


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There is a lack of governmentalThere is a lack of governmental

coordination for the production andcoordination for the production and

marketing of beef and also a lack ofmarketing of beef and also a lack of

organization among beef producers.organization among beef producers.


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About 75% of local beefAbout 75% of local beef

production is either a direct orproduction is either a direct or

indirect byindirect by--product of localproduct of local

dairy productiondairy production..


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There are seasonal fluctuationsThere are seasonal fluctuationsin:in:

beef prices,beef prices,

cattle herdcattle herd calvingscalvings,,

and cattle feeding costs.and cattle feeding costs.


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There is diversity among

specialized beef fattening units

(feedlots ) which can be groupedaccording to:

! settlement type

! source of fattening stock ! scale of operation

There is diversity amongThere is diversity among

specialized beef fattening unitsspecialized beef fattening units

(feedlots ) which can be grouped(feedlots ) which can be groupedaccording to:according to:

!! settlement typesettlement type

!! source of fattening stock source of fattening stock !! scale of operationscale of operation


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On the average in recent years

the farm level profitability of

local beef production has been

marginal.

On the average in recent yearsOn the average in recent years

the farm level profitability ofthe farm level profitability of

local beef production has beenlocal beef production has been

marginal.marginal.

680

700

720

740

760

780

800

820

840

1996 1997 1998 1999

F e e d p r i c e

0

12

3

4

5

6

7

89

10

11

L i v e w e i g h t p r i c

feed

calves

680

700

720

740

760

780

800

820

840

1996 1997 1998 1999

F e e d p r i c e

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

L i v e w e i g h t p r i c

feed

calves

7.02

7.82

9.64

8.40

6.97

6.96

6.94

6.85

1.55

2.70

0.86

0.06

1996

1997

1998

1999

7.02

7.82

9.64

8.40

6.97

6.96

6.94

6.85

1.55

2.70

0.86

0.06

1996

1997

1998

1999


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Dairy Cattle HerdDairy Cattle Herd

Beef Cattle HerdBeef Cattle Herd

OverseasOverseas

SourcesSources70 %70 %

18 %18 %

12 %12 %

Cows, heifers and feeders 1999Cows, heifers and feeders 1999


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New bornNew bornNew born

Milk Calf Milk Calf Milk Calf

Young Calf Young Calf Young Calf

Old Calf Old Calf Old Calf

Beef MarketBeef MarketBeef Market

Crossbred

calf

CrossbredCrossbred

calf calf

Initial PhaseInitial Phase

4545--50 Days50 Days

6060 --70 Kg70 Kg

GrowingGrowing hasehase

100 Day100 Day

170170--200200 KgKg

Fattening PhaseFattening Phase

210 Days210 Days

450450--490 Kg490 Kg

weaningweaning

240 Kg240 Kg

170170

daysdays


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199919991999

Number of

heads

Number ofNumber of

headsheads

Live weightLive weightLive weight Distribution %Distribution %Distribution %

KgKgKg Live weightLive weightLive weight

Dairy cattle herdDairy cattle herdDairy cattle herd

CowsCowsCows 40,4504040,,450450 24,2702424,,270270 32.432.432.4

HeifersHeifersHeifers 19,1001919,,100100 5,73055,,730730 7.67.67.6

Fattening bullsFattening bullsFattening bulls 55,5435555,,543543 24,0002424,,000000 29.629.629.6

TotalTotalTotal 11,50931111,,50935093 52,2175252,,217217 69.669.669.6

Beef cattle herdBeef cattle herdBeef cattle herd

CowsCowsCows 4,00044,,000000 2,00022,,000000 2.72.72.7

HeifersHeifersHeifers 10,0001010,,000000 3,00033,,000000 4.04.04.0

Fattening bullsFattening bullsFattening bulls 17,0001717,,000000 8,50088,,500500 11.311.311.3

TotalTotalTotal 31,0003131,,000000 13,5001313,,500500 18.018.018.0

Imported

feeders

ImportedImported

feedersfeeders

18,5301818,,530530 9,26599,,265265 12.412.412.4

TotalTotalTotal 164,623164164,,623623 74,9827474,,982982 100100100

ESTIMATED BEEF PRODUCTION BY JEWISH SETTLEMENTS IN 1999ESTIMATED BEEF PRODUCTION BY JEWISH SETTLEMENTS IN 1999ESTIMATED BEEF PRODUCTION BY JEWISH SETTLEMENTS IN 1999


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On a live-weight basis, about 1/2 of total Israeli beefproduction is produced in special fattening facilities - bull

calves (45%) and heifer calves (5%).

As such, bull calves account for about 90% of total Israeli

feedlot production. With regard to feedlot production of bull

calves, about 95% of bull calves are fattened to be sold as

"mature bull calves" (marketed at an average liveweight of

465 kg and an age of 12 months), while the remaining 5% ofbull calves are fattened using a special feeding system and

sold as "baby beef" (marketed at an average liveweight of

220 kg and an age of 6 months).

On a liveOn a live--weight basis, about 1/2 of total Israeli beefweight basis, about 1/2 of total Israeli beefproduction is produced in special fattening facilitiesproduction is produced in special fattening facilities -- bullbull

calves (45%) and heifer calves (5%).calves (45%) and heifer calves (5%).

As such, bull calves account for about 90% of total IsraeliAs such, bull calves account for about 90% of total Israeli

feedlot production. With regard to feedlot production of bullfeedlot production. With regard to feedlot production of bull

calves, about 95% of bull calves are fattened to be sold ascalves, about 95% of bull calves are fattened to be sold as

"mature bull calves" (marketed at an average"mature bull calves" (marketed at an average liveweightliveweight ofof

465 kg and an age of 12 months), while the remaining 5% of465 kg and an age of 12 months), while the remaining 5% ofbull calves are fattened using a special feeding system andbull calves are fattened using a special feeding system and

sold as "baby beef" (marketed at an averagesold as "baby beef" (marketed at an average liveweightliveweight ofof

220 kg and an age of 6 months).220 kg and an age of 6 months).


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Approximately 60% of feedlot takes place on family

farms,(40% communal ) feedlot production is a

major agricultural production branch for about 45%

of the units, about 30% of feedlot production is on a"small" scale" basis and about 75% of feedlot bull

caves are purchased from other farm units.

Approximately 60% of feedlot takes place on familyApproximately 60% of feedlot takes place on family

farms,(40% communal ) feedlot production is afarms,(40% communal ) feedlot production is a

major agricultural production branch for about 45%major agricultural production branch for about 45%

of the units, about 30% of feedlot production is on aof the units, about 30% of feedlot production is on a"small" scale" basis and about 75% of feedlot bull"small" scale" basis and about 75% of feedlot bull

caves are purchased from other farm units.caves are purchased from other farm units.


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Feedlot production units can be differentiatedaccording to the use of a particular feed ration

technology.

The use of "complete feed rations” (TMR) or "partial

(grain-fodder) feed rations" (feed rations that includeimported feedstock as premixed feed concentrates and

dry fodder as cereal hay or wheat straw ) are the

prevalent feed ration technologies.

The use of "complete feed rations" is predominant and

used as the feed ration technology for about 70% of the

beef produced in Israeli feedlots.

Feedlot production units can be differentiatedFeedlot production units can be differentiatedaccording to the use of a particular feed rationaccording to the use of a particular feed ration

technology.technology.

The use of "complete feed rationsThe use of "complete feed rations”” (TMR)(TMR) or "partialor "partial

(grain(grain--fodder) feed rations" (feed rations that includefodder) feed rations" (feed rations that includeimported feedstock as premixed feed concentrates andimported feedstock as premixed feed concentrates and

dry fodder as cereal hay or wheat straw ) are thedry fodder as cereal hay or wheat straw ) are the

prevalent feed ration technologies.prevalent feed ration technologies.

The use of "complete feed rations" is predominant andThe use of "complete feed rations" is predominant and

used as the feed ration technology for about 70% of theused as the feed ration technology for about 70% of the

beef produced in Israeli feedlots.beef produced in Israeli feedlots.


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A typical TMR dietA typical TMR dietA typical TMR diet

IngredientIngredientIngredient % DM Basis% DM Basis% DM Basis

Barley grainsBarleyBarley grainsgrains 25.025.025.0

Wheat branWheat branWheat bran 13.013.013.0Soy bean mealSoy bean mealSoy bean meal 6.86.86.8

Vetch hayVetch hayVetch hay 5.05.05.0

Wheat straw Wheat strawWheat straw 8.58.58.5

Corn grainsCorn grainsCorn grains 20.020.020.0Vitamins premixVitamins premixVitamins premix 0.20.20.2

saltsaltsalt 0.50.50.5

Calcium carbonateCalcium carbonateCalcium carbonate 1.01.01.0

Bread by productBread by productBread by product 20.020.020.0

TotalTotalTotal 100.0100.0100.0

IngredientIngredientIngredient CONTENTCONTENTCONTENT

Dry matter %Dry matter %Dry matter % 83.583.583.5

Protein %Protein %Protein % 13.513.513.5

Metabolizable

energy Mcal/Kg DM

MetabolizableMetabolizable

energyenergy McalMcal /Kg /Kg DMDM

2.82.82.8

Roughage %Roughage %Roughage % 13.513.513.5

Calcium %Calcium %Calcium % 0.850.850.85

Phosphors %Phosphors %Phosphors % 0.560.560.56


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A typical grain-fodder dietA typical grainA typical grain--fodder dietfodder dietThe feedThe feedThe feed % DM Basis% DM Basis% DM Basis

Corn grainsCorn grainsCorn grains 29.129.129.1

Barley grainsBarley grainsBarley grains

36.036.036.0

Wheat grainsWheat grainsWheat grains 10.010.010.0

FatFatFat 0.40.40.4

Wheat BranWheat BranWheat Bran 11.511.511.5

Soy bean mealSoy bean mealSoy bean meal 2.02.02.0

Rape seed mealRape seed mealRape seed meal 5.05.05.0

Calcium+ saltCalcium+ saltCalcium+ salt 2.32.32.3

Calcium carbonateCalcium carbonateCalcium carbonate 1.41.41.4

NPN permixNPNNPN permixpermix 1.91.91.9Vitamins premixVitamins premixVitamins premix 0.40.40.4

100.0100.0100.0

Total concentrateTotal concentrateTotal concentrate 90.090.090.0

Wheat strawWheat strawWheat straw 10.010.010.0


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