Site Pigtrop

Papers in this series of Livestock Policy Briefs explore issues related to livestock production, identify policy options that can be considered and highlight examples of approaches that have proven succcessful. Rapid growth of livestock production in recent years has fueled hopes for accelerated economic development, fears of increased social inequity and environmental degradation, and recognition that comprehensive and effective policies are required to ensure that continued expansion of the livestock sector contributes to poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability and public health.