Identifying the optimal domestic cattle breed via multi-criteria decision making: the case of Turkey

Abstract

In today’s economy, agriculture plays a very crucial role as it has subsidiary effects on the life of people. Breeding and developing the optimal animal race is a challenge which is being faced by many practitioners, as they have to cope with the rising costs and rivalry. In terms of production planning, choosing the right breed to be fed is a highly important factor in gathering the desired results. The present study aims to define the optimal cattle breed by using multi-criteria decision making. In order to do so, the characteristics of domestic Turkish breeds are obtained and analyzed via TOPSIS method. The findings imply that Zavot Breed is the best option to be developed. Moreover, the present study includes some research implications for future research.