This study was aimed at evaluating the financial cost impact over the bovine production in the rural properties of the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, after establishment of a track system through double plastics earrings. Based on demographic data from the Levantamento Agropecuário Catarinense (LAC), a mean of 22.8 bovine per property was calculated in September 1st, 2003. The costs for establishment of a track system for 23 bovines were calculated, being from R$ 19.20 to R$ 24.76 for the first year and from R$ 33.64 to R$ 36.81 for the second year per animal. In conclusion, the adoption of a track system may be jeopardized in the State of Santa Catarina, mainly due to the elevated cost and the fact that most of the properties are considered as small-lands, with a low number of animals per property.
tracking system; bovines; financial costs; State of Santa Catarina
