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Customized Livestock Consulting Resolves Technical Challenges for Korean Cattle Farmers

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The Busan Agricultural Technology Center (hereinafter referred to as "the Center") announced that on March 27, it conducted a comprehensive expert consulting session for the Gangseo Korean Cattle Association, in cooperation with the National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) under the Rural Development Administration. The session focused on the fields of Korean cattle reproduction and feeding management.

Now in its second year, the consulting program was launched after conducting a prior survey of technical needs. This year, 12 top experts in relevant fields were invited to provide guidance.

The program targeted more than 30 Korean cattle farms in Gangseo-gu. It was especially well received as it enabled farmers to acquire the latest knowledge and skills in the areas of reproduction and feeding management.

This consulting initiative is expected to enhance the technical competitiveness of local livestock farms that are currently facing challenges due to increased imports of livestock products, rising feed costs, and supply-demand imbalances leading to falling prices.

Mr. Ahn Hong-tae, head of the Gangseo Korean Cattle Association who participated in the consulting session, expressed appreciation by saying,

“We are struggling with rising feed costs and other issues, so it was very helpful to receive consulting on how to improve our management techniques for breeding and fattening Korean cattle. We are grateful to the Center and NIAS for their support.”

In addition, the Center plans to launch a pilot project this year to introduce a smart farm reproductive management system for Korean cattle. This system, which utilizes artificial intelligence (AI), is designed to boost farm income by enabling more effective reproductive management.

The pilot project will involve five farms in Gangseo-gu, each raising more than 30 Korean cattle. The system analyzes cattle conditions using video and provides real-time updates to farmers via smartphone. By helping farmers accurately predict the optimal timing for artificial insemination, it is expected to improve conception rates and enable systematic reproductive management.

The project is scheduled to begin between April and May, and further details will be announced at a later date.

Yu Mi-bok, Director of the Busan Agricultural Technology Center, stated,

“The Center will continue to promote support projects aimed at increasing the income of local Korean cattle farms. We hope many local farmers actively participate in the consulting sessions and pilot projects to enhance the production of high-quality calves and premium beef.”