strategy
Promoting sustainable livestock production
Synonyms:
Developing environmentally sustainable livestock regimesPractising low intensity livestock rearing
Description:
Low intensity livestock systems are now mainly practised in the upland and mountain regions. They typically involve sheep, beef cattle and/or horses grazing rough grassland, moorland and heath. In some cases grazing is supplemented with hay grown in meadows or other forage crops. The seasonal movements of livestock between grazing areas is often a characteristic feature.
Narrower:
Using silvopasture agriculture Problems:
Environmental hazards from meat productionExcessive use of hormones in animal husbandry
Health risks to workers in agricultural and livestock production
Inappropriate agricultural subsidies for livestock production
Long-term shortage of livestock
Maltreatment of livestock
Unequal distribution of livestock production
Water wars
Subjects:
Society → FamilyCommunication → Promotion
Industry → Production
Agriculture, Fisheries → Animal husbandry
Environment → Environment
Development → Development
Development → Sustainable development
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
