Livestock Welfare in Extensive Production System
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Welfare".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 84
Special Issue Editor
Interests: precision livestock farming; animals; technological and economic aspects in farming animals
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will delve into innovative strategies to improve animal welfare across all livestock species reared in extensive systems, where ethical and sustainable practices are essential. The contributions emphasize how welfare improvements align with enhanced food quality, ensuring that responsible practices lead to superior products. Advanced technologies, such as biosensors and biomarkers, are explored as groundbreaking tools for monitoring and promoting animal well-being.
Addressing the broader ecological context, this Special Issue examines the critical role of biodiversity and the pressing challenges posed by climate change, highlighting the importance of resilient and adaptive farming systems. Furthermore, life cycle assessment methodologies offer a comprehensive framework to evaluate the environmental and economic impacts of extensive livestock farming, supporting its sustainability.
By including all species of livestock commonly raised in extensive systems, this Special Issue provides a holistic perspective, fostering innovation at the intersection of animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and food production. It is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to advancing sustainable agricultural practices.
Prof. Dr. Mario Baratta
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- animal welfare
- food quality
- extensive systems
- biosensors
- biomarkers
- biodiversity
- climate change
- life cycle assessment
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