Abstract

NARANJO-RAMIREZ, Juan Fernando  and  RUIZ-BUITRAGO, Jhon Didier. Regarding some myths and realities about cattle livestock production. Cienc. Tecnol. Agropecuaria [online]. 2020, vol.21, n.3, e1524.  Epub Aug 31, 2020. ISSN 0122-8706.  https://doi.org/10.21930/rcta.vol21_num3_art:1524.

The rise of cable television, the Internet, and the importance of social networks have contributed to the widespread dissemination of messages that are seriously affecting the agri-food system, mainly due to the dissemination of inaccuracies that create panic in some regions about the consumption of animal origin products. The collective imaginary is loaded with beliefs that, in most cases, do not have enough foundations and, in many others, it has a political sense or intentions without technical and scientific support. The aim of this document is to present evidence to support some myths related to bovine production systems to favor the debate on the consumption of beef, which is gaining strength around the world.

Keywords : cattle; environmental impact; food consumption; livestock production; sustainability.

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