Summary
This multi-institutional review synthesises findings from a global platform of research farms to identify critical traits and management approaches for ruminant livestock systems across diverse production contexts. The authors address the dual challenge of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and improving production efficiency whilst maintaining the nutritional and soil health benefits of ruminant-based agriculture. The paper proposes targeted genetic and nutritional interventions tailored to different regional production systems to support more sustainable future livestock farming.
UK applicability
The findings are directly applicable to UK ruminant systems, particularly temperate pasture-based dairy and beef production. UK research farms likely contributed to this global network, and recommendations on breeding selection and feeding strategies can inform UK livestock improvement programmes and climate adaptation policy.
Key measures
Feed conversion efficiency, enteric methane emissions, nutrient density of ruminant products, soil organic matter returns, breeding traits for climate adaptation
Outcomes reported
The study collated information from a global network of research farms to identify key genetic and nutritional approaches that could enhance the sustainability of diverse ruminant production systems. It drew recommendations for animal breeding and feeding strategies relevant to different production contexts and regions.
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