Multi-species livestock farming (MIX-ENABLE Practice Abstract)

{Tool} Multi-species livestock farming (MIX-ENABLE Practice Abstract). Creator(s): Martin, Guillaume; Grillot, Myriam; Magne, Marie-Angélina; Benoit, Marc; Dumont, Bertrand; Prache, Sophie; Veysset, Patrick; Mosnier, Claire; Mischler, Pierre; Launay, Fabienne; Moerman, Marie; Werne, Steffen; Oehen, Bernadette; Schanz, Lisa; Winckler, Christoph; Hübner, Severin; Meischner, Tabea; Brock, Christopher; Primi, Riccardo; Ronchi, Bruno; Bernes, Gun; Monteiro, Leonardo and Parsons, David. Issuing Organisation(s): INRAE - National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment, CRA-W - Walloon Agricultural Research Centre, FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, University BOKU Wien, Thünen-Institut, Tuscia University, SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. CORE Organic Practice Abstracts. (2021)

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Summary

This CORE Organic Practice Abstract gives practical recommendations for multi-species livestock farming, which has the potential to improve the three dimensions of sustainability – economic viability for farmers, environmental soundness, and social acceptability – by being respectful of animals and humans, as long as locally relevant farming practices are implemented, especially an appropriate stocking rate during grazing.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
What problem does the tool address?:	The livestock sector is being highly criticised for its environmental impacts. Moreover, this sector is not very attractive to the young generation. On the one hand, it requires hard work. On the other hand, making a decent living from livestock husbandry remains a challenge across Europe.
What solution does the tool offer?:	Multi-species livestock farming is proposed as a solution towards higher sustainability of livestock farms. It consists of keeping two or more animal species – or more generally combining different animal production units – on the same farm.
Country:	France
Type of Practice Tool:	Practice abstracts
Theme:	Nutrient management
Keywords:	Mixed farming, livestock farming, livestock husbandry, diversification, multi-species
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English livestock http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4397 English livestock farms http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25247 English livestock systems http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_18a608e7 English livestock production http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_331557 English livestock-raising http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_13750 English environment http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2593 English environmental impact http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_24420 English species http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7280 English diversification http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2344 English animal agriculture -> animal production http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_437 English animal health http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_431 English animal welfare http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_443 English livestock rearing -> livestock-raising http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_13750 English fertilization http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2863 English fertilizers http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2867 English feed management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_f64ceb25 English feeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2838 English animal products http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_438 English grazing http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25243 English sustainability http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_33560 English sustainable agriculture http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_33561 English sustainable development http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_35332
Subjects:	Animal husbandry > Production systems > Dairy cattle Animal husbandry > Production systems > Beef cattle Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth Soil > Nutrient turnover Animal husbandry > Breeding and genetics Environmental aspects > Air and water emissions Animal husbandry > Production systems > Sheep and goats Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services Animal husbandry > Production systems > Pigs Environmental aspects > Landscape and recreation Animal husbandry > Production systems > Poultry
Research affiliation:	European Union > CORE Organic > CORE Organic Cofund > Mix-Enable Belgium > Wallonia > Centre Wallon de Recherche Agronomique (CRA-W) (Gembloux) Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Animal welfare & housing > Animal husbandry Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Cattle Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Poultry Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Small ruminants European Union > CORE Organic > CORE Organic Cofund France > INRAe - Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement France > IDELE - Institut de l’élevage Italy > Univ. Tuscia Sweden > Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) Germany > Other organizations
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/42677, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/402174608361846, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1473682888554168331
Project ID:	ofk
Deposited By:	Gernert, Maria
ID Code:	42677
Deposited On:	27 Oct 2021 07:46
Last Modified:	19 Apr 2023 14:22
Document Language:	English
Status:	Unpublished

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