Abstract

RAMIREZ CORDERO, Fabiola et al. Determinants of the consumption of bovine milk and milk substitutes in the municipality of Texcoco, State of Mexico. Rev. mex. de cienc. pecuarias [online]. 2025, vol.16, n.4, pp.772-786.  Epub Jan 16, 2026. ISSN 2448-6698.  https://doi.org/10.22319/rmcp.v16i4.6867.

Bovine milk and plant-based drinks are substitute products that are currently competing in the market. This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing the consumption of both bovine milk and milk substitutes in the municipality of Texcoco, State of Mexico. The methodology used consisted of a survey of 400 consumers of milk and milk substitutes; the information obtained was used to perform a qualitative regression modeling (bivariate Probit or Biprobit). The results showed that bovine milk consumption is mainly conditioned by the variables female sex, schooling, and family income; in contrast, for the consumption of milk substitutes, the significant variables were female sex, age, schooling, number of members per family, and household income. Furthermore, it was found that the consumption of milk and the consumption of milk substitutes are reciprocally related by 23.31 %.

Keywords : Consumer; Bovine milk; Substitutes; Plant-based drinks; Biprobit.

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