Brazilian beef produced on pastures: Sustainable and healthy

Lobato, José Fernando Piva; Freitas, Aline Kellermann de; Devincenzi, Thais; Cardoso, Leandro Lunardini; Tarouco, Jaime Urdapilleta; Vieira, Renata Monteiro; Dillenburg, Denise Ruttke; Castro, Ícaro Rainyer Rodrigues de

doi:10.1016/j.meatsci.2014.06.022

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“…The results also indicate that genetic improvement could increase the number of beef cattle drastically at a desired level by 2020. The simulation results of this research support the idea that the best policies to obtain the targeted self-sufficiency level is through technology adoption (Lobato et al, 2014), importation of animal for breeding, minimized rate of beef cattle mortality, increased fertility and the conduct of training in feed efficiency management. This research was undertaken to design a model that can provide better understanding and evaluate the beef cattle production issues.…”

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Management of Beef Cattle Production in Malaysia: A Step Forward to Sustainability

Ibragimov¹,

Arshad²,

Bala³

et al. 2016

American Journal of Applied Sciences

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Abstract:The beef cattle industry recorded progressive growth in the last two decades. Despite this growth, suppliers are having difficulty to meet the domestic demand for beef. Continued strong growth of beef cattle production capacity depends on supplier profitability, which in turn will be influenced by primarily on availability of feedstuffs that constitutes a large proportion of the cost of production. The policy design and management of beef cattle production systems in Malaysia is challenging since imported beef is much more profitable. To this end, the research has applied systems approach that can be used to study and understand the behavior of a complex system over time which is characterized by interdependence, mutual interaction, information feedback and circular causality. The results indicate that low beef price and feed cost ratio would worsen beef cattle production. However, development of grazing and fodder area and genetic improvement boost the beef cattle production significantly by 2020. The results of this research support the idea that the best policies to obtain the targeted self-sufficiency level is through importation of animal for breeding, minimized rate of beef cattle mortality, increased fertility and the conduct of training in feed efficiency management.

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confidence: 62%

Management of Beef Cattle Production in Malaysia: A Step Forward to Sustainability

Ibragimov¹,

Arshad²,

Bala³

et al. 2016

American Journal of Applied Sciences

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“…In many tropical regions, beef production is largely based on B. indicus cattle and their crosses, given their superior adaptation to tropical conditions (Hansen 2004). For example, in Brazil, which is among the leading beef producers and exporters in the world (Lobato et al 2014), B. indicus and their crosses represent nearly 80% of the cattle population (Ferraz & Fel ıcio 2010). However, given the less desirable FA profile of B. indicus and their lower meat tenderness (Wheller et al 2001), crossbreeding with B. taurus would be a possible way to improve meat quality, including FA profile, without losing the adaptation characteristics of B. indicus.…”

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“…Nevertheless, in many regions in the American continent where tropical climate prevails, the good adaptation of B. indicus allowed its expansion through vast areas, either as purebred or in crosses with B. taurus (Ferraz & Felicio 2010;Lobato et al 2014). However, a decline in meat quality, especially meat tenderness, when B. indicus are compared with B. taurus has been widely documented (Wheller et al 2001), and B. indicus also tends to have a slower growth rate than B. taurus (Ferraz & Felicio 2010).…”

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Differences in intramuscular fatty acid profiles amongBos indicusand crossbredBos taurus × Bos indicusbulls finished on pasture or with concentrate feed in Brazil

Bressan

Rodrigues

Paula

et al. 2016

Italian Journal of Animal Science

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Bos indicus (n ¼ 67) and crossbred Bos taurus Â Bos indicus (n ¼ 67) bulls were finished in extensive or intensive conditions to evaluate the effect of genetic differences and finishing system on the fatty acid (FA) composition of intramuscular fat. Finishing system had a more pronounced effect on FA profiles than the genetic group, but the two factors often interacted for both individual and groups of FA. When compared with animals finished intensively, those finished on pasture produced meat with higher concentration of CLA and polyunsaturated n-3 FA, in particular of 18:3, 20:5 and 22:5. Meat from animals finished intensively had higher amounts of 14:0, 16:0, 18:1 trans-10, 18:1 trans-11, monounsaturated trans FA and 18:2. When the two genetic groups were compared under intensive finishing, B. indicus animals showed lower amounts of 20:4 (synthesised from 18:2) and 20:5 (synthesised from 18:3), suggesting that they may have a lower ability in biochemical pathways involved in the metabolism of n-6 and n-3 long chain fatty acids. Overall, meat from animals finished on pasture had a higher amount of the FA considered desirable for human health. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…The grass-fed and organic production process may generate less greenhouse gas than conventional beef, and the grass-ruminant ecosystem imposes lower environmental impact [8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. Antibiotic-free organic beef may reduce the risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and groundwater contamination [15,16].…”

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confidence: 99%

Point-of-Sale Specific Willingness to Pay for Quality-Differentiated Beef

2018

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Abstract:Despite the growing interest of producers and consumers toward grass-fed, local, and organic beef, the supply chain for these products to reach consumers is not always clear-cut. Among the available options are direct-to-consumers and the conventional food supply chain. Although consumers may pay a premium for beef differentiated by quality attributes, the willingness to pay (WTP) difference across point-of-sales is unclear. In this study, we contrast the WTPs for conventional, grass-fed, local, and organic beef by brick-and-mortar supermarkets (B&Ms), farmers' markets, and via online stores. We conduct a choice experiment with a nationwide online sample of American consumers. The findings indicate that compared to B&Ms, more consumers are reluctant to purchase beef from farmers' markets and online outlets. Moreover, the WTP for quality-differentiated attributes varies significantly by the point-of-sales. For most consumers, the downside of online or farmers' markets outweighs the upside of the quality-differentiated attributes sold in those venues.

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Brazilian beef produced on pastures: Sustainable and healthy

Cited by 71 publications

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Management of Beef Cattle Production in Malaysia: A Step Forward to Sustainability

Management of Beef Cattle Production in Malaysia: A Step Forward to Sustainability

Differences in intramuscular fatty acid profiles amongBos indicusand crossbredBos taurus × Bos indicusbulls finished on pasture or with concentrate feed in Brazil

Point-of-Sale Specific Willingness to Pay for Quality-Differentiated Beef

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