Determinants of artificial insemination use in cattle in northern Sinaloa, Mexico

Abstract

Objective. The aim was to identify the factors that determine the use of artificial insemination by cattle producers in northwestern Mexico. Design / methodology / approach. By non-probability sampling, a sample of 200 cattle producers was chosen. The identification of the factors that determine the use of artificial insemination was carried out through a Logit model. Results. Four variables were significant (P <0.05): machinery and equipment, sale of calves, age of the producer and the distance at which the ranch is from the municipal seat. The adoption of artificial insemination was 4% in the ranches analyzed. The producers with the highest level of machinery had a 36.4% probability of adopting this technology. Conclusions. The determining variables of the use of artificial insemination were related to greater economic power, younger age and proximity to the municipality.