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Grass-based system – Grass based livestock - Coggle Diagram
Grass-based system – Grass based livestock
Grass system
major role to
supply healthier foods
reduced reliance on fossil fuels and chemical inputs
delivering environmental, biodiversity
welfare benefits
Irish grass-fed milk
beneficial nutrients
better than milk from conventional indoor-feeding practices
dairy cows who operate on an Irish grass-fed system
produced milk with highter
percentages of omega-3
83% increase in omega-3 fatty acids, including an improved n-3 to n-6 ratio
conjugated linoleic (CLA) fatty acids
141% increase in conjugated linoleic acids (CLA)
Such systems will require:
more robust animals
are healthier
adapted to the specific
requirements of grazing
more diverse swards
improved animal performance
require fewer fertiliser and chemical inputs
the further development of systems
support higher biodiversity
reduced nutrient losses
enhanced carbon storage
pasture-based systems
additional benefits to
farmers
consumers
society