LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF PASTURE-BASED SUCKLER STEER WEANLING-TO-BEEF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: EFFECT OF BREED AND SLAUGHTER AGE

Life cycle assessment of pasture-based suckler steer weanling-to-beef production systems: Effect of breed and slaughter age

Demand for beef produced from pasture-based diets is rising as it is perceived to be healthier, animal friendly and good for the environment.Animals reared on a solely grass forage diet, however, have a lower growth rate than cereal-fed animals and consequently are slaughtered at emtek freestone finger pull an older age.This study focused on the fo

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