Análise de desempenho de engorda na terminação intensiva a pasto em comparação a espera na terminação no confinamento

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate finishing alternatives for cattle that did not enter feedlot confinement during the planned period, assessing whether Intensive Pasture Finishing (IPF) could represent an efficient strategy compared to maintaining animals under conventional pasture management and sending them to confinement the following year. The proposal seeks to provide industry professionals with technical and economic information derived from a practical case, enabling an objective analysis of this recurring dilemma in beef cattle production. The results are intended to support decision-making on the most appropriate timing and finishing system, contributing to a better understanding of the productive and financial implications of choosing between IPF and subsequent feedlot confinement. The study highlights the practical applicability of the evaluated strategies and their relevance for farms facing similar challenges in their production flow. TIP is a competitive alternative to feedlot operations for animals that did not enter feedlots the previous year.