Application of Sustainable Agriculture in Animal Husbandry: Embracing a Holistic Approach
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal System and Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 1709
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cattle; equids; ruminants; meat; dairy; toxins; education; veterinary; animal production; pig; rabbit; poultry; welfare; additives; feed
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The application of sustainable agriculture in animal husbandry is essential to address environmental, social and economic challenges in a world with a growing population and demand for animal products. This approach considers animals, the environment and social aspects as interconnected components of a complex system, aiming for long-term sustainability. It involves prudent resource management, the adoption of animal welfare practices and innovative technologies for efficient selection, feeding and emission reduction. By integrating a holistic approach, the agricultural system becomes more resilient, adapting to climate change and environmental issues, promoting resource conservation, biodiversity protection, and improved water and soil quality. Encouraging research, innovation and collaboration is crucial to ensure sustainable and animal-friendly agriculture, prioritizing animal welfare, product quality and environmental health.
We invite original research and review papers that investigate the effects of animal selection, feeding and precision technologies on reducing the environmental footprint of livestock.
Dr. Marco Tassinari
Dr. Giovanni Buonaiuto
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- resilience
- welfare
- health
- fertility
- product quality
- animal genetics
- animal feeding
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