The Sustainability of Bison Production in North America: A Scoping Review
The American bison ( Bison bison ) is iconic of the Great Plains of North America, yet the genus has had to overcome near extinction in the recent past prior to being re-established for food production. This scoping review summarizes the literature on the Plains Bison as a large ruminant species ade...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:83ef2754176044b3aaf68ae57f5e1ab4 2023-05-15T18:49:30+02:00 The Sustainability of Bison Production in North America: A Scoping Review Simon Tielkes Brianne A. Altmann 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3390/su132413527 https://doaj.org/article/83ef2754176044b3aaf68ae57f5e1ab4 EN eng MDPI AG https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/24/13527 https://doaj.org/toc/2071-1050 doi:10.3390/su132413527 2071-1050 https://doaj.org/article/83ef2754176044b3aaf68ae57f5e1ab4 Sustainability, Vol 13, Iss 13527, p 13527 (2021) American buffalo biodiversity production performance economic value greenhouse gas emissions life cycle assessment Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350 article 2021 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3390/su132413527 2022-12-31T16:28:50Z The American bison ( Bison bison ) is iconic of the Great Plains of North America, yet the genus has had to overcome near extinction in the recent past prior to being re-established for food production. This scoping review summarizes the literature on the Plains Bison as a large ruminant species adequate for modern-day meat production in order to evaluate the species’ appropriateness as a sustainable meat source and to identify knowledge gaps hindering the sustainability evaluation of bison production. To date, we can anecdotally assume that bison husbandry could contribute to sustainability based on its positive contribution to biodiversity, physiological robustness, economically higher price per kg, and nutritive values, despite their decreased growth and performance rates compared to beef cattle. However, targeted and system-based research is required in order to unequivocally assess the sustainability of bison production in North America. Article in Journal/Newspaper Bison bison bison Plains Bison Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Sustainability 13 24 13527 |
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The American bison ( Bison bison ) is iconic of the Great Plains of North America, yet the genus has had to overcome near extinction in the recent past prior to being re-established for food production. This scoping review summarizes the literature on the Plains Bison as a large ruminant species adequate for modern-day meat production in order to evaluate the species’ appropriateness as a sustainable meat source and to identify knowledge gaps hindering the sustainability evaluation of bison production. To date, we can anecdotally assume that bison husbandry could contribute to sustainability based on its positive contribution to biodiversity, physiological robustness, economically higher price per kg, and nutritive values, despite their decreased growth and performance rates compared to beef cattle. However, targeted and system-based research is required in order to unequivocally assess the sustainability of bison production in North America. |
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The Sustainability of Bison Production in North America: A Scoping Review |
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The Sustainability of Bison Production in North America: A Scoping Review |
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The Sustainability of Bison Production in North America: A Scoping Review |
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