Forage quality declines with rising temperatures, with implications for livestock production and methane emissions

Livestock numbers are increasing to supply the growing demand for meat-rich diets. The sustainability of this trend has been questioned, and future environmental changes, such as climate change, may cause some regions to become less suitable for livestock. Livestock and wild herbivores are strongly...

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Main Authors: M. A. Lee, A. P. Davis, M. G. G. Chagunda, P. Manning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-03-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/14/1403/2017/bg-14-1403-2017.pdf