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Future-proofing extensive livestock production in subtropical grasslands and savannas

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Kirkman, K. P., Fynn, R. W.S., McGranahan, D., O’Reagain, P. J. and Dugmore, T. (2023) Future-proofing extensive livestock production in subtropical grasslands and savannas. Animal Frontiers, 13 (5). pp. 23-32. ISSN 2160-6056

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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.1093/af/vfad045

Abstract

Predicted impacts of climate change will negatively affect extensive livestock production in subtropical grasslands and savannas unless proactive strategies are developed to mitigate negative impacts. Livestock adaptation, via breeding for future environments, is key to ensuring livestock health and performance from animals adapted to extensive grazing in hot and unpredictable environments. Grassland and savanna grazing management to ensure an adequate supply of the highest-quality wet season forage (quality) and adequate volumes of dry season forage (quantity) is critically important for extensive livestock production under adverse conditions. Breeding (small adapted animals) and feeding (wet season quality and dry season quantity) are key strategies for future-proofing livestock production in extensive conditions.

Item Type:Article
Corporate Creators:Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland
Business groups:Animal Science
Keywords:Forage quality; Grassland and savanna management; Grazing strategies; Heat-resistant livestock
Subjects:Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Agricultural meteorology. Crops and climate
Animal culture > Cattle
Animal culture > Rangelands. Range management. Grazing
Animal culture > Feeds and feeding. Animal nutrition
Agriculture > By region or country > Australia > Queensland
Live Archive:24 Nov 2023 02:11
Last Modified:24 Nov 2023 02:11

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