Livestock Breeding and Sustainable Agriculture
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 154
Special Issue Editor
Interests: conservation of animal genetic resources; local breeds; cattle breeding; equine breeding; meat production technology; milk production technology; molecular genetics
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Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable agriculture is the only long-term solution for meeting the increasing global demand for food while preserving the environment and natural resources. Livestock production is an integral component of agricultural systems and contributes to sustainability through adaptation to economic, social, and environmental conditions. Livestock breeding is currently undergoing rapid change driven by the digitalization of phenotypic data collection, sensor-based monitoring, advances in genotyping, and the development of large-scale data resources (big data). These technologies enable more accurate genetic improvement of livestock breeds and support simultaneous selection for production traits, product quality, and functional traits. Along with productivity and quality, robustness is increasingly recognized as a key selection criterion in sustainable livestock breeding. Local breeds not only have economic and cultural importance but also represent valuable genetic resources for enhancing the resilience of livestock production systems. The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists emphasizes the sustainable management of rangelands as globally important ecosystems, with a focus on traditional pastoral systems and the role of local breeds in their conservation. Sustainable agriculture also depends on healthy soil systems, including balanced soil organic matter dynamics and nutrient cycling. Grazing and manure management play an important role in maintaining soil fertility and agroecosystem stability. Livestock breeding and sustainable agriculture therefore constitute closely interconnected systems, and a better understanding of their interactions is essential for optimizing future livestock breeding strategies and farming practices. This Special Issue aims to bring together scientists from around the world to share research findings and practical experiences, thereby supporting new and integrated approaches to livestock breeding and sustainable agriculture.
Prof. Dr. Ante Ivanković
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- livestock breeding
- genetic improvement
- robustness
- rangelands
- agroecosystems
- sustainability
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