Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8488321 | Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment | 2011 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
ⶠThe study is a novel modeling approach for simulating spatio-temporal dynamics of livestock. ⶠDrivers operating at different spatial scales are integrated. ⶠResults indicate for most of the old European Union member states decreasing livestock numbers. ⶠIn the new EU member countries numbers of beef cattle and poultry are expected to grow. ⶠLivestock densities are expected to increase in absence of environmental legislations. ⶠEnvironmental pressure from livestock may also remain if environmental policies are in place. ⶠNew areas of environmental pressure due to livestock will more likely occur without such policies.
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Authors
Kathleen Neumann, Peter H. Verburg, Berien Elbersen, Elke Stehfest, Geert B. Woltjer,