Effects of partial replacement of cotton seed meal for sheep in confinement - an economic analysis

Abstract

The objective of this study was to make an economic analysis of the results of partial replacement of cotton seed meal by Christinas bush ("mata-pasto") hay on sheep production in confinement at 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% levels. Costs, income and gross return were analysed. The results showed that all systems had a negative return. The best gross return was obtained when the Christinas bush has replaced the cotton seed meal in 5%.