Intensifying and Integrating Cattle Production Systems - Juniper Publishers
Journal of Dairy & Veterinary Sciences - Juniper Publishers Abstract Reducing the environmental impact of cattle production is best achieved by increasing production efficiency, followed by processing and distribution. Integrated and intensified systems of beef and dairy farms offer both a high productivity and high profitability model that is best suitable for commercial commodity systems and also for small farmers. This approach to environmental assessment is necessary to avoid the risk of suboptimal solutions, as the two systems are highly interrelated. Keywords: Food; Global; Impact; Livestock; Sustainability Introduction Food is an important aspect of daily human life. Palates link cultures and landscapes, but also have implications for human and environmental health [1]. The various stages of food production, transportation, and consumption have an impact on the environment, as doe...