3353: Oekobilanz-Vergleich von intensivem und extensivem Rindfleischproduktionsverfahren: Fallstudie anhand zweier Fallbeispiele [Life cycle assessment (LCA) of two beef production systems]
(2005) Oekobilanz-Vergleich von intensivem und extensivem Rindfleischproduktionsverfahren: Fallstudie anhand zweier Fallbeispiele [Life cycle assessment (LCA) of two beef production systems]. Poster presented at 8. Wissenschaftstagung Ökologischer Landbau 2005 - Ende der Nische, Kassel, 1.03.2005 - 4.03.2005; Published in Heß, J and Rahmann, G, Eds. Ende der Nische, Beiträge zur 8. Wissenschaftstagung Ökologischer Landbau.
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Summary
The environmental impact of two contrasting beef production systems was determined by life cycle assessment (LCA). An extensive fattening system of Limousine x Simmental crossbred steers based on grass (EXT) was compared to an intensive fattening system of Simmental bulls (INT). The environmental impacts of EXT were similar or lower than those of INT. The largest differences were found in toxic effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The amount and type of fertilizers used to produce the feed were the main source of difference between the systems. For all other environmental impacts however, there were no marked differences. It is concluded that the extensive use of grasslands for beef production has the potential to reduce the environmental impacts per kg of carcass.
| Document Language: | Deutsch - German |
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| Keywords: | Naturschutz und Umweltverträglichkeit, Betriebssysteme, Rind, Ökobilanz |
| Subject Areas: | Environmental aspects > Air and water emissions Animal husbandry > Production systems > Beef cattle |
| Research affiliation: | International Conferences > Scientific Conferences for Germany, Austria and Switzerland > Scientific conference 2005 Switzerland > Agroscope > ALP Switzerland > Agroscope > FAL |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 3353 |
| Contact: | Chassot, Dr André |
| Deposited On: | 05 March 2005 |
| EPrint Type: | Conference poster |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Peer-reviewed and accepted |
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