Technological characterization of cattle producers and their perception about embryo transfer in Guerrero, Mexico

Abstract

The objective of the study was to characterize the technological level (TL) of production units (PU) belonging to cattle producers from the rural development districts (RDD) 01 and 02 in Guerrero, Mexico, and to know their perception about embryo transfer (ET). Thirty-one PU from RDD 01 (n = 16) and 02 (n = 15) were studied. The average age, education, and experience (years) of the producers were 50.0 ± 11.4, 10.6 ± 1.4, and 24.5 ± 7.9, respectively (p < 0.05). The TL was determined based on the technical-productive variables of the PU and was classified as low, medium, and high. Low, medium, and high TL was obtained in 37.5%, 43.8%, and 18.8% of PU from RDD 01, respectively, as well as 33.3%, 20.0%, and 46.7% of PU from RDD 02, respectively (p < 0.05). Cattle producers from PU with high TL have better perception about ET (7/10, 80%), compared with those from PU with low (0/11, 0%) and medium (2/10, 20%) TL. In conclusion, better perception about ET was observed as the TL of the PU increases, independently of the RDD.