Nutrition and feeding of organic cattle
Blair, Robert
Nutrition and feeding of organic cattle [electronic resource] Robert Blair - 2 - Wallingford UK CABI 2021 - 219pp.; - CABI Books . - CABI Books .
Organic cattle farming is on the increase, with consumer demand for organic milk and meat growing yearly. Beginning with an overview of the aims and principles behind organic cattle production, this book presents extensive information about how to feed cattle so that the milk and meat produced meet organic standards, and provides a comprehensive summary of ruminant digestive processes and nutrition.Since the publication of the first edition, global consumers have increasingly become concerned with the sustainability of meat production. Here, Robert Blair considers the interrelationships of sustainable practices and profitability of organic herds, reviewing how to improve forage production and quality, and minimizing the need for supplementary feeding using off-farm ingredients. This new edition also covers:- Managing a recurrent shortage of organic feed ingredients, due to increased GM feed crop cultivation worldwide - Current findings on appropriate breeds and grazing systems for forage-based organic production - Diet-related health issues in organic herds and the effects of organic production on meat and milk quality.Required reading for animal science researchers, advisory personnel that service the organic milk and beef industries and students interested in organic milk and meat production, this book is also a useful resource for organic farming associations, veterinarians, and feed and food industry personnel.
9781789245561
10.1079/9781789245554.0000 doi
breeds guidelines ruminants beef quality performance traits feed rations quality for nutrition beef cattle milk quality feeds Chordata farm management feeding stuffs beef production animal breed ingredients cattle breeds Artiodactyla pollution control feed supplements eco-agriculture nutritive value feed additives animals animal breeds recommendations animal breeding milk mammals dairy cattle selection organic culture Bovidae organic farming eukaryotes feed formulation nutritional value cattle beef milk production diets vertebrates Bos ecological agriculture
Nutrition and feeding of organic cattle [electronic resource] Robert Blair - 2 - Wallingford UK CABI 2021 - 219pp.; - CABI Books . - CABI Books .
Organic cattle farming is on the increase, with consumer demand for organic milk and meat growing yearly. Beginning with an overview of the aims and principles behind organic cattle production, this book presents extensive information about how to feed cattle so that the milk and meat produced meet organic standards, and provides a comprehensive summary of ruminant digestive processes and nutrition.Since the publication of the first edition, global consumers have increasingly become concerned with the sustainability of meat production. Here, Robert Blair considers the interrelationships of sustainable practices and profitability of organic herds, reviewing how to improve forage production and quality, and minimizing the need for supplementary feeding using off-farm ingredients. This new edition also covers:- Managing a recurrent shortage of organic feed ingredients, due to increased GM feed crop cultivation worldwide - Current findings on appropriate breeds and grazing systems for forage-based organic production - Diet-related health issues in organic herds and the effects of organic production on meat and milk quality.Required reading for animal science researchers, advisory personnel that service the organic milk and beef industries and students interested in organic milk and meat production, this book is also a useful resource for organic farming associations, veterinarians, and feed and food industry personnel.
9781789245561
10.1079/9781789245554.0000 doi
breeds guidelines ruminants beef quality performance traits feed rations quality for nutrition beef cattle milk quality feeds Chordata farm management feeding stuffs beef production animal breed ingredients cattle breeds Artiodactyla pollution control feed supplements eco-agriculture nutritive value feed additives animals animal breeds recommendations animal breeding milk mammals dairy cattle selection organic culture Bovidae organic farming eukaryotes feed formulation nutritional value cattle beef milk production diets vertebrates Bos ecological agriculture