Summary
This conference paper presents a practical framework for selecting cattle with heritable traits suited to pasture-based farming systems. The authors, drawing on expertise in animal genetics, livestock systems modelling, and environmental assessment, propose decision-making steps that balance productivity with sustainability objectives. The work bridges applied genetics and environmental stewardship in grazing livestock systems, as suggested by the title and conference context.
UK applicability
The framework is directly applicable to UK pasture-based and organic livestock farming systems, which represent a significant proportion of UK cattle production. The approach aligns with UK policy priorities around sustainable intensification and environmental land management schemes.
Key measures
Heritable cattle traits suited to pasture systems; sustainability criteria for genetic selection; integration of productivity and environmental objectives
Outcomes reported
The paper presents a decision-making framework for identifying and selecting heritable traits in cattle that enhance suitability to pasture-based farming systems. It integrates animal genetics, systems modelling, and environmental assessment to propose practical selection steps balancing productivity with sustainability.
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