Conocimiento de las prácticas ancestrales y tradicionales sobre el manejo y producción bovina y su repercusión ambiental

Abstract

Abstract:The study proposed the analysis of the knowledge of ranchers about traditional techniques of livestock management and production and its environmental impact in the Balsas canton. Was used a quantitative methodology for the selection of participants, using the technique of survey for data collection. 108 producers from four were surveyed parishes of the canton. The results revealed that producers have knowledge on livestock management and production techniques, mostly acquired through experience own. Furthermore, it was found that production indicators are measured predominantly empirically, without the use of scientific methodologies which does not allows monitoring the environmental impacts derived from the activity, it was also known that livestock practices have negatively impacted the study area according to the perception of the respondents, showing a low presence of wild animals and a small amount of riverine forests in the area. It was concluded that it would be essential the development of training and education programs for producers aimed at the implementation of technologies that enhance the agricultural sector, in addition to reducing the environmental impacts of livestock activity.