Document type: opinion piece published in Animal Frontiers
Authors: Tom Warboys, Ruaraidh Petre
Abstract in French: Well-being, Health, and Cattle Farming: The Link to Sustainability
Implications:
– animal welfare an essential ethical requirement for sustainable production.
– Animal welfare affects animal health, and vice versa.
– Animal health is one of the main drivers of more sustainable production.
– Widespread adoption of advances in animal health, livestock management, and genetic improvements can help increase production while reducing negative impacts.
Abstract in English (original):
Implications:
– Animal welfare is an ethical condition for sustainable production.
– Welfare impacts animal health and vice versa.
– Animal health is one of the main drivers for more sustainable production.
– Widespread adoption of animal health, husbandry, and genetic improvements can increase production while decreasing negative impacts.
