Dual-Purpose Cattle Breeding in Silvopastoral Systems for Grass-Fed Meat
Sustainable silvopastoral farming with Italian Red Pied cattle for high-quality grass-fed beef
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Detail description
High-quality grass-fed beef from Italian Red Pied cattle raised on a family-run silvopastoral farm. Dual-purpose breed ensures excellent meat and milk quality, with calves kept on pasture for 14–16 months. Natural mating, rotational grazing, and no antibiotics or surgeries enhance animal welfare and sustainability. Farming practices support long-term ecological balance and work-life harmony.
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Contribution detail info
- Project
Grazing4AgroEcology
European Network to promote grazing and to support grazing-based farms on their economic and ecologic performances as well as on animal welfare
- Location
- Italy
- Authors
- Melis R.A.M., Nieddu D.
- Purpose
- Adopt innovative practices, Implement best practices, Support decision-making and strategic planning
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Jun 30, 2025
- Origin language
- Italian
- Official project website
- Grazing4AgroEcology
- License
- CC BY
- Keywords