Animal Products From The Mediterranean Area

Author : J.M.C. Ramalho Ribeiro,A.E.M. Horta,C. Mosconi,A. Rosati
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789086865680

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Animal products from the Mediterranean area by J.M.C. Ramalho Ribeiro,A.E.M. Horta,C. Mosconi,A. Rosati Pdf

This book and its case studies focuses on typical local products and breeds, descriptions of the production systems and conservation techniques of endangered breeds/products in the Mediterranean area. Traditional and extensive systems, involving local breeds, which meet the needs of the population requiring safe foods at a reasonable costs, are validated for their specific meaning to the region. It is acknowledged that natural constraints of the Mediterranean area of climate and geography, make it unfavourable to mass production at low cost. Profit related aspects are discussed considering the different economic realities of the northern part of the basin compared to the southern part. Characteristics of typical animal production with consideration for positive and negative impacts on production systems and on the environment as well as the need to adjust to climate uncertainty and seasonal variability of feed resources, is also discussed. A focus is given to the following areas: animal production economy and social impact in the Mediterranean area; utilisation of natural resources and environmental impact of the animal production systems; possibilities for improving traditional systems; quality and traceability of typical products; moving from traditional to certified animal products.

Author : Isabel Casasús,Jozo Rogosić,Andrea Rosati,Igor Stoković,Dunixi Gabiña
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789086867417

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Animal farming and environmental interactions in the Mediterranean region by Isabel Casasús,Jozo Rogosić,Andrea Rosati,Igor Stoković,Dunixi Gabiña Pdf

Livestock production systems are the result of an interaction between domestic animals and the environment, modulated by man, that dates back to Neolithic times. As a consequence of this interaction among the wide diversity of animal resources, natural habitats and population needs, very different farming systems have developed across the Mediterranean Basin. Understanding the mechanisms and effects of these relationships is key to design the farming systems best adapted to each condition, guaranteeing an adequate balance between target animal production and environmental outcomes provided by these systems. This is indeed a multidimensional topic, influenced by animal genetics, feeding resources, flock management, and economic and social aspects inside and outside the household. Therefore, this book focuses on the basis of the animal-environment interactions and the impact of human activities on the type and magnitude of these interactions. In this context, the issue of sustainability of livestock production is evaluated considering economic, social and environmental aspects. This book contributes to upgrade the state of the art in Mediterranean conditions, providing indicators and procedures of application across a wide range of systems, and hence of interest for researchers, students and professionals concerned with livestock production and the environment.

Author : R. Bouche,A. Derkimba,F. Casabianca
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789086867264

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New trends for innovation in the Mediterranean animal production by R. Bouche,A. Derkimba,F. Casabianca Pdf

The Mediterranean area shows a great diversity of livestock systems, depending on local resources and traditions, but also on the networking space where informational resources are available for producers. During the last decades, a lot of innovations have been conceived or introduced in the Mediterranean area, allowing livestock systems to remain competitive. The book looks at two main issues: firstly, it gives an updated review on the main innovations that significantly changed the activities of livestock production in the Mediterranean area in the recent past. Secondly, the focus lies on the extent to which these innovations improve the efficiency, ensure the socio-cultural basis or reduce the environmental impact of livestock systems. One major finding is a new vision of innovating systems based on the distinction between regulated innovation (when aims are fixed) and innovative design (when aims are questioned). Innovations reported in the book are dealing with a set of concerns. They concern the production techniques, the work organization, the equipment and infrastructures, the collective features for selection, reproduction, feeding or sanitary devices. They also concern the local organization such as product labelling, new dynamics around local breeds, collective rules for supply basin or approaches of new products for new markets. More recently, some innovations focus on environmental impacts of livestock production, due to an increasing consciousness of those kinds of problems. In the final part of the book, a round table copes with a crucial question: are traditions in Mediterranean livestock activities to be considered an obstacle or a source of innovation? This book provides a set of updated information and knowledge useful for researchers, students, extension services and policy-makers in the field of animal science.

Author : A. Georgoudis,A. Rosati,C. Mosconi
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789086865611

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Animal production and natural resources utilisation in the Mediterranean mountain areas by A. Georgoudis,A. Rosati,C. Mosconi Pdf

Mediterranean inhabitants depend on natural resources for their livelihoods. Livestock production and forestry are key sources of income yet are carried out under harsh conditions such as limited land resources, marginal agricultural conditions, isolation, and scant equipment and infrastructure. Livestock is of particular importance in mountain production systems as they convert plant biomass into useful products for humans such as milk, meat and draught power. These products are key to the regions' sustainability. The main topics discussed in this book are: Human geography of Mediterranean mountain territories. Livestock production and natural resources. Improving the efficiency of livestock systems in Mediterranean mountain areas. Applications of new technologies for environmentally sound management of livestock and natural resources. The role livestock plays in rural development and in safeguarding natural resources.

Author : Maria Cristina Paciello
Publisher : Edizioni Nuova Cultura
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788868125080

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Building Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security in the Euro-Mediterranean Area by Maria Cristina Paciello Pdf

Sustainable agrocolture and food security are of particular concern for the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and represent one of the biggest challenges facing the area. As a consequence of the region’s heavy reliance on food imports, the sharp increase in food prices since 2007 and the consequent world food crisis has had macro-economic problems (inflation, trade deficits, fiscal pressure), increased poverty and political instability. This challenge, coupled with the consequences of environmental degradation, water scarcity, urbanization and climate stress, call for the urgent development of sustainable agriculture has mostly been ignored in Euro-Mediterranean relations, due to strong opposition from the EU. However, academics and policymakers have increasingly acknowlendged that agriculture that needs to be placed at the core of Euro-Mediterranean regional cooperation. Given the sensitiveness and strategic importance of agriculture for both shores of the Mediterranean, the IAI and the OCP Policy Center jointly organized a two-day conference in Rabat on November 20-21, 2014, to discuss food security and agriculture challeges in the framework of Euro-Mediterranean relations. The present colume collects the updated and revised versions of the twelve papers that were discussed in that meeting.

Author : IAS INSIGHTS
Publisher : New Era Publication
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Art
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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UPSC Prelims 2020: Basic Geography Concepts by IAS INSIGHTS Pdf

Basic and Geography of India for UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2020 General Studies Paper-1. We have covered basic geography topics which are very useful for Preliminary examination. Geography is so vast in its syllabus that it covers the most section of the General Studies for the IAS Prelims Exam. The geography is scientific in its orientation and hence the candidates having Arts background find it very difficult to prepare the geography for the IAS Prelims Exam. But, the candidates cannot escape or overlook the geography because there are various aspects of geography which enormously helps in the overall General Studies Preparations. For example, the economy of our country is heavily dependent on the Monsoon but Monsoon is a geographical phenomenon. Moreover, we are talking about the demographic dividends but we can study the aspects of population growth under Population Geography and related avenues under Human Geography. UPSC Prelims 2020 Geography Geography Concept Based Notes 1. The Universe 2. Rocks and Minerals 3. Concepts of Geomorphology 4. Landforms and its Evolution 5. The Climatology 6. Atmospheric Circulation & Weather Systems 7. Oceanography 8. Physiography of India 9. Drainage System of India 10. Climate of India 11. Maps of India and World 12. Agriculture 13. Mineral Resources 14. Transport 15. Migration Best Wishes for your exams!!

Author : Gilberto Igrejas,José Luis Capelo,Carlos Lodiero,Patrícia Poeta
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889633807

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Surveying Antimicrobial Resistance: The New Complexity of the Problem by Gilberto Igrejas,José Luis Capelo,Carlos Lodiero,Patrícia Poeta Pdf

In January of 2015, under the 1st International Caparica Conference in Antibiotic Resistance, a Research Topic entitled: “Surveying Antimicrobial Resistance: Approaches, Issues, and Challenges to overcome”, was published (http://journal.frontiersin.org/researchtopic/3763/surveying-antimicrobial-resistanceapproaches- issues-and-challenges-to-overcome). The problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), caused by excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics, is a public health issue that concerns us all. The introduction of penicillin in the 1940s, the start of the antibiotics era, has been recognized as one of the greatest advances in therapeutic medicine. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), AMR infections are now an increasing worldwide public health threat and a post-antibiotic era is imminent, where common infections and minor injuries could be fatal. AMR is a typical ‘One Health’ problem, in which livestock animals and the environment constitute AMR reservoirs and transmission routes to and from the human population. Without effective antimicrobials to counter and prevent infections, other major achievements in modern medicine, such as organ transplantation, cancer chemotherapy and major surgery, risk being compromised. AMR infections in animals have negative outcomes on animal health, welfare, biosecurity and production. In 2006, the ban of growth promoting antibiotics highlighted antibiotic use in animal production as a risk factor in the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Bacteria can be transferred to humans via several routes; consumption of animal products, exposure through contact with animals, and the contamination of ground and surface waters by animal waste products. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that antimicrobial use in animals is reduced to a minimum, without compromising animal health and welfare. Mechanisms of bacterial antibiotic resistance are classified according to the types of antibiotic molecules or their targets in the cell. Environmental antibiotic-resistance genes are spread then acquired by clinically relevant microorganisms. Many resistance genes are conveyed into pathogen genomes via mobile genetic elements such as plasmids, transposons or integrons, increasing the propagation of potential resistant pathogens. Substantial progress has already been made in elucidating the basic regulatory networks that endow bacteria with their extraordinary capacity to adapt to a diversity of lifestyles and external stress factors. So how will we face bacteria in the future?

Author : João Simões,Carlos Gutiérrez
Publisher : Springer
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319718552

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Sustainable Goat Production in Adverse Environments: Volume I by João Simões,Carlos Gutiérrez Pdf

This book explores the current trends and challenges of sustainable goat meat and milk production in different global contexts, providing valuable insights into this industry in adverse environments like mountain, semiarid and arid regions. It also includes contributions from international experts discussing goat reproduction, genetic diversity and improvement, as well topics such as animal health, welfare, socioeconomic aspects, and many other issues regarding the environmentally friendly and economically viable exploitation of goats. This is a highly informative book providing scientific insight for readers with an interest in sustainable agriculture and socio-economic aspects, as well as goat breed conservation, genetic diversity, and veterinary care. These subjects are complemented in a second volume providing a detailed description of more than 40 indigenous goat breeds and several ecotypes found in Asia, Africa, Europe, and America.

Author : Donald Beitz
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780323145923

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Animal Products in Human Nutrition by Donald Beitz Pdf

Animal Products in Human Nutrition evaluates the contributions of food derived from animals to a balanced diet. The individual chapters in this book are organized into two major sections. The first section begins with a history of the use of animal-derived foods from the early ages of mankind, followed by a treatise of economic and resource costs of animal foods, including use of industrial and agricultural by-products and fish. Trends in the changes in the composition of American diets and the metabolism and disposition of common environmental toxins within animal tissues are also included in this section. The second section details the essential nutrients provided by animal products, as well as the possible effects of consumption of animal products on the development of hypertension, milk intolerance, infections from food-borne bacteria, cancer, and atherosclerosis. This book will be useful to agricultural scientists, journalists, professionals that deal with human nutrition, and human nutritionists and dietitians.

Author : Martin Weidenbörner
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030309190

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Mycotoxins in Animal Products by Martin Weidenbörner Pdf

This book is one of three volumes expanding upon content found in Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs, Second Edition, and focuses on milk and milk products, and meat. Foodstuffs of plant origin that play only a minor role in mycotoxin contamination, such as asparagus, are also covered. Mycotoxins in Animal Products - Milk and Milk Products, and Meat comprises: More than 100 new publications and 300 publications in all Single chapter overview with all mycotoxins and each foodstuff that is contaminated Coverage of "co-contamination," showing the co-occurrence of mycotoxins in a foodstuff, where possible Coverage of "further contamination,“ describing further foodstuffs with their mycotoxins documented, where possible List of articles dealing with conventionally and organically produced foodstuffs and their mycotoxin contamination

Author : Artemis P. Simopoulos,Francesco Visioli
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783805570664

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Mediterranean Diets by Artemis P. Simopoulos,Francesco Visioli Pdf

Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as one Mediterranean diet: This geographic region includes several nations with varied cultures, traditions, incomes and dietary habits, resulting in a wide variation of dietary patterns. The present volume focuses on the latest research data from basic science and clinical intervention studies that indicate that a balanced ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids and a high antioxidant intake from fruits and vegetables, along with olive oil, contribute to a lower rate of heart disease and increased longevity. These benefits are especially pronounced in the population of Crete, indicating that this diet is particularly healthy. Moreover, descriptions of the diets of Greece, Italy, Spain and the Maghreb are given for the first time, pointing to their differences as well as to their common dietary patterns; these are followed by chapters on the nutritional and metabolic contributions of antioxidants, wine, olive oil and fatty acids.

Author : National Research Council,Board on Agriculture,Food and Nutrition Board,Board on Agriculture and Renewable Resources,Assembly of Life Sciences,Commission on Natural Resources
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1976-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309024402

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Fat Content and Composition of Animal Products by National Research Council,Board on Agriculture,Food and Nutrition Board,Board on Agriculture and Renewable Resources,Assembly of Life Sciences,Commission on Natural Resources Pdf

Author : Stylianos D. Katranidis,Theodōros Lianos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Animal industry
ISBN : CORNELL:31924063131928

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Production, Marketing and Consumption of Animal Products in Greece by Stylianos D. Katranidis,Theodōros Lianos Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Agricultural price supports
ISBN : UCD:31175028321910

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U.S.-EU Food and Agriculture Comparisons by Anonim Pdf

Author : Konstadinos Mattas,George Baourakis,Constantin Zopounidis,Christos Staboulis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783031083174

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Food Policy Modelling by Konstadinos Mattas,George Baourakis,Constantin Zopounidis,Christos Staboulis Pdf

In the present economic, political, societal and environmental landscape, which is dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence of challenges and issues that demand immediate and urgent responses is more intense than ever. Policymakers, international organizations, governmental and non-governmental institutions around the globe are seeking effective and sustainable policies, as they try to tackle far-reaching issues that affect all aspects of the economy and agriculture, including the food sector. In this context, this book presents new modelling approaches and their application to complex problems in the agro-food chain in order to address today’s pressing food policy issues. The respective chapters showcase national and regional studies on sustainable communities, rural environments and ecosystems. Taken together, they offer a valuable reference guide for scholars and practitioners alike.”