CONTEXT The climate impact of meat production is a hotly debated topic. What is less often
highlighted is that grazing ruminants can have positive impacts on biodiversity. OBJECTIVE …

Despite the perception that grass-fed beef contains healthier fats, nutritional differences
between different grass-fed systems and grain-fed systems are not well explored. Therefore …

Cattle are ruminant livestock that emit enteric methane (CH 4) as part of their natural
digestive process. The US beef cattle industry is receiving pressure to reduce greenhouse …

Abstract CONTEXT The southwestern United States is experiencing an increasingly warmer
and drier climate that is affecting cattle production systems of the region. Adaptation …

The objective was to evaluate steer performance, meat nutritional value, land-use, food–
feed competition and both economic and environmental sustainability within temperate …

Consumer interest in grass-fed beef has been steadily rising due to consumer perception of
its potential benefits. This interest has led to a growing demand for niche market beef …

Beef production has been identified as a significant source of anthropogenic greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions in the agricultural sector. United States and Canada account for about …

As environmental and health concerns of beef production and consumption mount, there is
growing interest in agroecological production methods, including finishing beef cattle on …

The role of livestock in sustainable food systems and sustainable diets is a complex issue. It
should be assessed in terms of its impacts on environmental, economic, and social …

Simple Summary Nutrient losses from grazing systems are a source of water and air
pollution and a cost to producers, as these nutrients must be replaced. Improved …