Goat meat production in harsh environments

Summary

This 2005 review by Alexandre and Mandonnet examines goat meat production systems adapted to harsh or resource-limited environments. Goats are ruminants well-suited to marginal land and challenging climates; the paper likely synthesises evidence on how breed selection, herd management, and feed strategies optimise meat output under such constraints. Without access to the full abstract, the specific production gains, breed recommendations, or management interventions cannot be confirmed.

Regional applicability

Findings on goat meat production in harsh environments have limited direct application to mainstream United Kingdom farming, where pastoral conditions are generally temperate and supported by developed infrastructure. However, the review may inform niche UK producers interested in hardy breeds or extensive systems on marginal upland or moorland.

Key measures

Production metrics in harsh environments; likely including meat yield, herd productivity, and environmental adaptation

Outcomes reported

The study likely reviews goat meat production strategies and performance in harsh or marginal farming environments. Specific outcomes are not confirmed without the publisher abstract.

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