AGRI 105 - Animal Production

            

The processing of animal products, such as beef, dairy, wool and leather, is a multi-billion-dollar industry per year and accounts for more than half of the value of agricultural products in the United States. In addition, in diets eaten worldwide, livestock products supply about 13 percent of energy and 28 percent of protein. This is going to witness an astronomical change soon due to a fast growing industry and demand from the market. Milk, eggs and meat are most wanted products that human beings heavily depend on. With a high consuming population , animal production badly needs innovative ideas for its growth and also a sustainable support with regard to climate change.

Importance of this field

To meet expected demand for animal products, the industry must streamline production and advance capacity to avoid, track, diagnose and treat animal diseases. 

Genetics, treatment, diet, and the environment affect the health and efficiency of livestock. Production methods and marketing practices impact the quality of animal products. Scientists research the conditions under which animals are raised as well as the manufacture and marketing of animal products in order to produce:

1. Healthy animal quality of life 

2. Safe livestock that meet maximum output potential 

3. A nutritious and healthy supply of food

Why do research and innovation on animal production matter?

Increasing population, growing income and worldwide changes to consumption patterns that are richer in animal proteins would further increase agricultural resource pressures. Study and innovation would discuss the different aspects of the utilization of capital and explore methods at the level of animals, of agro-ecosystems and of value chains as a whole. The application of the principles of circular economy would lead to improved methods of recovery and use of residues and by-products by farms, e.g. livestock feed, manure fertilizer. It is also anticipated that farm management will shift and lead to a decline in natural resource inputs. 

The information and instruments developed would help to reduce the role of the loss of natural resources in the livestock sector. The relationship between animal feed and feeding and health needs in the livestock industry is to be investigated further along the research and experimentation.

 Resources 

https://agriculturegoods.com/an-ultimate-guide-on-livestock-farming-business-plan/

https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Business-Plan-for-Farming-and-Raising-Livestock

https://upmetrics.co/template/cattle-farm-business-plan-example