The Environmental Impact of Changes in Cow Productivity and Its Component Traits in South Africa's Landrace Beef Breeds

The Environmental Impact of Changes in Cow Productivity and Its Component Traits in South Africa's Landrace Beef Breeds

Any reduction in the carbon footprint of beef production will contribute to future sustainability. This study investigates the environmental impact (carbon footprint) of the changes that occurred in cow productivity in the cowherds of four South African landrace breeds over a period of 25–30 years....

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Main Authors: Frans J. Jordaan, Frederick W. C. Neser, Azwihangwisi Maiwashe, Zelda King, Michiel M. Scholtz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Animal Science
Subjects:
mature cow weight
fertility
large stock unit
production trends
weaning weight
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fanim.2021.743229/full

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