Avaliação de indicadores zootécnicos e econômicos de propriedades leiteiras no estado de Goiás

Abstract
Dairy farming is one of the most important economic and social activities of Brazilian agribusiness, allthough the results of the primary activity of dairy production are not very expressive. Thus, this paper aims to evaluate zootechnical and economic indicators of dairy farms in Goiás, and emphasize its relevance as a management tool for farmers. All properties had positive GM and NM, and 83% had profit. The stocking rate was 3.47 head/ha. In conclusion, the importance of use both, zootechnical and economic indicators as a management and decision-making tool, as well as the relevance of technical and managerial assistance to dairy farmes.