ORGANIC PRODUCTION OF SHEEP MILK

Organic production systems are based on natural processes, leveraging local resources and decreasing in soil degradation. Effectiveness of milk production of organic systems vs. conventional production systems is a subject open to debate. There are various studies in which there is a positive effect...

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Autores: Ángeles Hernández, Juan Carlos, Perez Hernandez, Aurora Hilda, Pérez Rocha Malcher, Javier, González Ronquillo, Manuel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2014
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE YUCATÁN
Repositorio:Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.www.revista.ccba.uady.mx:article/1780
Acceso en línea:https://www.revista.ccba.uady.mx/ojs/index.php/TSA/article/view/1780
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Producción animal; Ecología
Ovejas; producción de leche; sistema orgánico
sheep; milk production; organic system.
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Sumario:Organic production systems are based on natural processes, leveraging local resources and decreasing in soil degradation. Effectiveness of milk production of organic systems vs. conventional production systems is a subject open to debate. There are various studies in which there is a positive effect of organic systems in relation to the welfare and animal health, product quality and environmental impact. However, some authors report lower milk yields production and increased susceptibility to environmental conditions compared with those obtained in conventional systems. The lower milk yields in organic systems in Dairy sheep's production, are related to the limited nutritional value, low genetic potential, and the changing environmental conditions. These systems are mainly a production method for a specific market with premium quality products and high standards in their production processes. Thus, a company organic Dairy sheep production should be considered viable when present a positive global sustainability level, that is socially beneficial, economically viable and environmentally responsible.