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Author:   Dr Taro Takahashi (University of Bristol) ,  Dr Graham A. McAuliffe (Rothamsted Research) ,  Prof. Michael R. F. Lee (Rothamsted Research) ,  Dr Julie Wolf (USDA-ARS)
Publisher:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Volume:   16
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.180kg
ISBN:  

9781801460163

ISBN 10:   1801460167
Pages:   122
Publication Date:   26 January 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Chapter 1 - Assessing the environmental impact of ruminant production systems: Taro Takahashi, Rothamsted Research and University of Bristol, UK; Graham A. McAuliffe, Rothamsted Research, UK; and Michael R. F. Lee, Rothamsted Research and University of Bristol, UK; 1 Introduction2 LCA applied to ruminant production systems3 Case study: materials and methods4 Case study: results and discussion5 Conclusion6 Acknowledgements7 Where to look for further information8 References Chapter 2 - Quantifying the role of livestock in climate change: Julie Wolf, USDA-ARS, USA; 1 Introduction2 Changes in the extent, management, and efficiency of the livestock sector3 Livestock methane, global atmospheric concentrations, and the global methane cycle4 Quantifying enteric fermentation and manure management methane emissions5 Broader assessments and considerations6 Case study: evaluating livestock’s contributions to global methane concentrations7 Conclusions8 Where to look for further information9 References Chapter 3 - Assessing the environmental impact of swine production: G. J. Thoma, University of Arkansas, USA; 1 Introduction2 Environmental emissions and impacts at farm level: GHG emissions3 Environmental emissions and impacts at farm level: emissions to water and air4 Environmental emissions and impacts at farm level: pathogenic microbes, antibiotic resistance and pharmaceuticals5 Environmental emissions throughout the life cycle6 Case studies7 Summary and future trends8 Where to look for further information9 References Chapter 4 - Life cycle assessment (LCA) of intensive poultry production systems: Ilkka Leinonen, Newcastle University, UK;1 Introduction2 Life cycle assessment (LCA) of poultry production: general principles3 The main environmental impacts of intensive poultry production4 Reducing environmental impacts: feed consumption and composition5 Reducing environmental impacts: breeding, housing and manure management6 Summary7 Future trends8 Where to look for further information9 References Chapter 5 - Assessing the environmental impact of sheep production: S. F. Ledgard, AgResearch Ruakura Research Centre, New Zealand; 1 Introduction2 Environmental emissions and impacts at farm level3 Environmental emissions throughout the life cycle4 Case study: sheep production in France and NZ5 Summary and future trends6 Where to look for further information7 References

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