Agri-Environmental Indicators / Livestock

Livestock density is important mainly because it gives an indication of manure excretion (and the subsequent emission of nutrients to the atmosphere and aquatic environment), of greenhouse gases emissions from digestion, and of the pressure on the agricultural land available. The type of livestock determines the impact on the environment, according to the animal fodder, water requirements, and farming practices (e.g. grazing), with different effects on water consumptions, GHG emissions, soil consumption, etc.).