Routledge - Animal Husbandry Regained: Sustainable Agriculture

The farming of animals for meat and milk faces a difficult dilemma in the modern world. As the global population grows and becomes more affluent, the demand for animal products is rising rapidly. At the same time, there is a growing movement calling for reduced meat consumption to protect the environment, improve animal welfare, and support human health and well-being. Animal Husbandry Regained examines the causes and contributors to the problems found in current animal husbandry practices. The text looks specifically at the issues related to factory farming and offers arguments to help guide a successful re-orientation of the industry. By exploring husbandry in its broadest sense, this book provides a deep look at how agriculture can adapt to meet modern challenges while maintaining sustainable practices for the future.