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Livestock Farming and Management
Research Guide
What is Livestock Farming and Management?
Livestock Farming and Management is the practice of raising domesticated animals such as beef cattle, swamp buffaloes, and other species for production purposes, emphasizing genetic diversity, sustainable agriculture, economic efficiency, integrated farming systems, and supply chain analysis in regions like Indonesia.
The field encompasses 35,557 published works focused on beef cattle production, small farming, and market structures. Key areas include livestock production systems and genetic diversity conservation across breeds shaped by domestication and migrations. Papers address sustainable practices and economic aspects in tropical and regional contexts.
Topic Hierarchy
Research Sub-Topics
Beef Cattle Genetic Diversity in Indonesia
This sub-topic assesses genetic variation in local and crossbred beef cattle populations using molecular markers. Researchers study breed conservation, inbreeding risks, and selection for productivity traits.
Sustainable Beef Production Systems in Indonesia
This sub-topic explores integrated farming models combining beef cattle with crops for environmental sustainability. Researchers evaluate feed efficiency, waste management, and land use impacts in smallholder systems.
Swamp Buffalo Management and Productivity
This sub-topic investigates nutritional, reproductive, and health management for swamp buffaloes in wetland areas. Researchers optimize foraging systems and disease resistance for meat and draft power.
Beef Cattle Supply Chain Analysis in Indonesia
This sub-topic maps actors, costs, and inefficiencies from farm to market in Indonesian beef sectors. Researchers model interventions to reduce losses and improve price transmission to producers.
Economic Efficiency of Smallholder Livestock Farms
This sub-topic analyzes cost-benefit ratios and profitability in small-scale beef and buffalo farming. Researchers identify scaling strategies, credit access, and market linkages for viability.
Why It Matters
Livestock Farming and Management supports global food security through efficient beef cattle and small farming production, directly impacting agricultural economies in regions like Indonesia. Groeneveld et al. (2010) in "Genetic diversity in farm animals – a review" highlight that domestication and migrations have created diverse breeds, with conservation relying on demographic data and effective management to maintain production resilience. Payne and Wilson (1965) in "An Introduction to Animal Husbandry in the Tropics" detail climate effects, disease control, and nutrition strategies that reduce production losses, enabling sustained output in challenging environments. Meijaard et al. (2005) in "Life after logging: reconciling wildlife conservation and production forestry in Indonesian Borneo" demonstrate integration of forestry with livestock systems, reviewing Bornean species sensitivity to inform balanced land use for production and conservation.
Reading Guide
Where to Start
"Genetic diversity in farm animals – a review" by Groeneveld et al. (2010) first, as it provides a foundational summary of breed variety from domestication and conservation needs, accessible for understanding core management principles.
Key Papers Explained
"Genetic diversity in farm animals – a review" (Groeneveld et al., 2010) establishes breed diversity foundations, which "An Introduction to Animal Husbandry in the Tropics" (Payne and Wilson, 1965) builds on by applying to climate, health, and nutrition challenges. "Dukes' Physiology of Domestic Animals" (Heath, 1994) connects physiological underpinnings to these practices, while "Body condition scoring of sheep" (Russel, 1984) offers practical assessment tools. "An intercross population study reveals genes associated with body size and plumage color in ducks" (Zhou et al., 2018) extends genetic insights to specific selection mechanisms.
Paper Timeline
Most-cited paper highlighted in red. Papers ordered chronologically.
Advanced Directions
Recent emphasis remains on genetic resources and tropical husbandry, with no new preprints in the last 6 months; frontiers involve applying intercross genomics (Zhou et al., 2018) to beef cattle and swamp buffaloes alongside supply chain analysis for Indonesian market structures.
Papers at a Glance
| # | Paper | Year | Venue | Citations | Open Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Analisis Data Kualitatif | 1992 | — | 2.1K | ✕ |
| 2 | Dukes' Physiology of Domestic Animals | 1994 | Australian Veterinary ... | 1.4K | ✕ |
| 3 | Ilmu makanan ternak dasar | 1998 | — | 822 | ✕ |
| 4 | Genetic diversity in farm animals – a review | 2010 | Animal Genetics | 618 | ✓ |
| 5 | An Introduction to Animal Husbandry in the Tropics | 1965 | — | 570 | ✕ |
| 6 | A history of domesticated animals. | 1963 | — | 525 | ✕ |
| 7 | An intercross population study reveals genes associated with b... | 2018 | Nature Communications | 423 | ✓ |
| 8 | Body condition scoring of sheep | 1984 | In Practice | 328 | ✕ |
| 9 | Life after logging: reconciling wildlife conservation and prod... | 2005 | Center for Internation... | 296 | ✓ |
| 10 | Escherichia coli in Domestic Animals and Humans | 1996 | Australian Veterinary ... | 294 | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What role does genetic diversity play in livestock farming?
Genetic diversity in farm animals arises from domestication, migrations, selection, and adaptation, creating varied breeds essential for production. Groeneveld et al. (2010) in "Genetic diversity in farm animals – a review" state that conservation requires demographic characterization, production environment recording, and data management. This diversity supports resilience against diseases and environmental changes in farming systems.
How does climate affect livestock management in the tropics?
Climate influences health maintenance, disease prevention, and nutrition in tropical livestock husbandry. Payne and Wilson (1965) in "An Introduction to Animal Husbandry in the Tropics" cover preventive medicine, epidemiology, and food components to mitigate production losses. These practices address worms, arthropods, and nutritional needs specific to tropical conditions.
What methods assess sheep condition in livestock management?
Body condition scoring evaluates sheep nutritional status and health in farming practices. Russel (1984) in "Body condition scoring of sheep" provides a standardized method for monitoring. This tool aids in adjusting feeding and management to optimize production performance.
How is genetic selection studied in domesticated ducks?
Intercross populations reveal genes linked to body size and plumage color under artificial selection during domestication. Zhou et al. (2018) in "An intercross population study reveals genes associated with body size and plumage color in ducks" used genome-wide comparisons of mallards and indigenous breeds. This identifies selection signatures relevant to broader livestock genetic management.
What are key texts on domestic animal physiology?
Dukes' Physiology of Domestic Animals covers fundamental physiological processes in livestock. Heath (1994) edited this reference, cited 1362 times, serving as a core resource. It supports management decisions on health and production.
What historical factors shaped domesticated animals?
Domestication history traces origins and development of livestock species. Zeuner (1963) in "A history of domesticated animals," cited 525 times, documents these evolutionary processes. Understanding this informs modern breeding and conservation strategies.
Open Research Questions
- ? How can demographic characterization and data management be optimized for conserving genetic diversity in migrating livestock breeds?
- ? What genes beyond body size and plumage color show artificial selection signatures in ducks and other poultry?
- ? How do integrated farming systems balance wildlife conservation with livestock production in post-logging Indonesian Borneo forests?
- ? What epidemiological tools best predict and control worm and arthropod diseases in tropical small farming?
- ? How do production environments influence economic efficiency in swamp buffalo supply chains?
Recent Trends
The field holds steady at 35,557 works with no 5-year growth data specified; longstanding citations to "Analisis Data Kualitatif" (Miles and Huberman, 1992; 2109 citations) underscore qualitative methods in management studies, while genetic work like Groeneveld et al. (2010; 618 citations) persists without new preprints or news in the last 12 months.
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