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Animal farming and environmental interactions in the Mediterranean region

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  1. I. Casasús
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  2. J. Rogošiç
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  3. A. Rosati
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  4. I. Štokoviç
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  5. D. Gabiña
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  • Focuses on the basis of the animal-environment interactions and the impact of human activities on the type and magnitude of these interactions
  • The issue of sustainability of livestock production is evaluated considering economic, social and environmental aspects
  • Contributes to upgrade the state of the art in Mediterranean conditions, providing indicators and procedures of application across a wide range of systems
  • Of interest for researchers, students and professionals concerned with livestock production and the environment

Part of the book series: European Association for Animal Production (EAAP, volume 131)

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Table of contents (34 chapters)

  1. Environmentally sustainable livestock production

    1. Sustainable intensive farming systems

      • P. C. Garnsworthy
      Pages 139-143

    2. Geographic indication of animal products and farm animal biodiversity: case of twelve Northern and five Mediterranean Member States of the European Union

      • M. Zjalic, A. Rosati, A. Dimitriadou, E. Murelli
      Pages 145-155

    3. Alpine dairy farming in connection with the Slovenian autochthonous Cika cattle

      • M. Zan Lotric, A. Salehar, D. Kompan
      Pages 157-160

    4. Comparison of two rearing systems on productive performance and welfare parameters in Limousine cattle

      • L. Giuliotti, C. Bibbiani, L. Sestini, N. Benvenuti
      Pages 161-167

    5. Clinical, productive and welfare parameters in Zerasca sheep treated with homeopathy

      • M. N. Benvenuti, F. Pisseri, B. M. Azzarello, G. Terracciano, S. Stefanelli, R. Cavallina et al.
      Pages 169-176

    6. Carcass and lamb meat quality from improved Jezersko-Solčava flocks in Slovenia

      • A. Cividini, D. Kompan, M. Čepon, S. Žgur
      Pages 177-186

    7. Control of mycotoxins in feeds by novel more environmental friendly strategies

      • S. Zjalic, M. Reverberi, A. Ricelli, M. Scarpari, A. A. Fabbri, C. Fanelli
      Pages 187-198

  2. Interaction animal-water in aquaculture

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 199-199
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    2. Sex ratio of Phoxinellus pseudalepidotus Bogutskaya & Zupančić 2003 (Teleostei: Cyprinidae), from Mostarsko blato area

      • I. Markotić, V. Bartulović, B. Glamuzina
      Pages 201-204

    3. Occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of aeromonads from maricultured gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata)

      • F. Pedonese, R. Nuvoloni, F. Forzale, F. Fratini, S. Evangelisti, C. D’Ascenzi et al.
      Pages 205-209

  3. Management and production issues of Mediterranean farming systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 211-211
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    2. The farm model production in Mediterranean Croatia

      • A. Ivanković, B. Mioč, Z. Barać, I. Štoković, P. Mijić, I. Jakopović
      Pages 213-221

    3. An example of reproduction management in organic sheep farming

      • M. Dattena, I. Mayorga, L. Mara, M. Gallus, G. Meloni, A. Cabiddu et al.
      Pages 223-227

    4. Milk production of crossbred Istrian × East Friesian dairy ewes in Mediterranean region of Croatia

      • T. Mašek, Ž. Mikulec, H. Valpotić, K. Mikulec
      Pages 229-234

    5. Reproductive response of Barbarine ewes to supplementation with alternative feed prior to and during mating under semi-arid extensive conditions

      • C. Sakly, M. Rekik, I. Ben Salem, N. Lassoued, B. Mtaallah, K. Kraïem et al.
      Pages 235-239

    6. Socio-cultural factors determining roles and responsibilities in traditional cattle production systems within rural communities of Upper Egypt

      • B. Molina-Flores, G. Velasco, S. Loza, I. Soliman
      Pages 241-247

    7. Variation of somatic cell count (SCC) of dairy cattle in conditions of Mediterranean region in Croatia

      • P. Mijić, V. Gantner, T. Bobić, K. Kuterovac
      Pages 249-254

    8. Lactation characteristics of Littoral Dinaric donkeys in an extensive pasture system

      • J. Ramljak, A. Ivanković, N. Kelava, M. Baban, I. Štulina
      Pages 255-260

    9. Some factors affecting piglet survival

      • M. Planinc, M. Kovač, Š. Malovrh
      Pages 261-266

    10. Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) as partial replacement of corn and soy in the laying hen diet

      • M. N. Benvenuti, V. Berrugi, C. Pasqua, M. Bagliacca
      Pages 267-273
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About this book

Livestock production systems are the result of an interaction between domestic animals and the environment, modulated by man, that dates back to Neolithic times. As a consequence of this interaction among the wide diversity of animal resources, natural habitats and population needs, very different farming systems have developed across the Mediterranean Basin. Understanding the mechanisms and effects of these relationships is key to design the farming systems best adapted to each condition, guaranteeing an adequate balance between target animal production and environmental outcomes provided by these systems. This is indeed a multidimensional topic, influenced by animal genetics, feeding resources, flock management, and economic and social aspects inside and outside the household. Therefore, this book focuses on the basis of the animal-environment interactions and the impact of human activities on the type and magnitude of these interactions. In this context, the issue of sustainability of livestock production is evaluated considering economic, social and environmental aspects. This book contributes to upgrade the state of the art in Mediterranean conditions, providing indicators and procedures of application across a wide range of systems, and hence of interest for researchers, students and professionals concerned with livestock production and the environment.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Animal farming and environmental interactions in the Mediterranean region

  • Editors: I. Casasús, J. Rogošiç, A. Rosati, I. Štokoviç, D. Gabiña

  • Series Title: European Association for Animal Production

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-741-7

  • Publisher: Wageningen Academic Publishers Wageningen

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Wageningen Academic Publishers 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-90-8686-741-7Published: 26 March 2012

  • Series ISSN: 1570-7318

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Illustrations: 119 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Life Sciences, general

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