Responding to the “Livestock Revolution” - The case for livestock public policies
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Rapid growth in livestock production has great potential to propel sustainable progress on many fronts. It also has great potential to threaten both sustainability and progress. It can contribute to poverty reduction ... or erode the opportunities and livelihoods of poor producers. It can enhance nutrient recycling and soil fertility ... or degrade soil, pollute water and accelerate global warming. It can improve nutrition and health ... or increase the risk of epidemic s for both animals and humans. Effective public policies are essential to ensure that livestock contribute to broad development goals and to minimize damage to social equity, the environment and public health.