Characteristics of robust animals for grass-based production systems

A characterisation of dairy, beef and sheep breeds and/or strains best suited to profitable/sustainable production within the context of European [semi] intensive pasture-based systems is presented. To deliver optimal performance, pasture must be managed effectively, but pasture-based systems are le...

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Main Authors: L. Delaby, F. Buckley, N. McHugh, F. Blanc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Compuscript Ltd 2021-12-01
Series:Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research
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Online Access:https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.15212/ijafr-2020-0147