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The study examines the options available to Latin America and the Caribbean for reducing emissions from the agricultural sector and land use change, with the aim of achieving the goal of net-zero emissions. It analyzes mitigation scenarios, sustainable technologies, and public policies needed to reconcile agricultural production with environmental conservation, highlighting the role of low-carbon agriculture and sustainable management of rural ecosystems.
Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Dumas, P., Wirsenius, S., Searchinger, T., Vogt-Schilb, A., & Andrieu, N. (2022). Opciones de la agricultura y los cambios del uso del suelo para alcanzar cero emisiones netas en América Latina y el Caribe. Inter-american development bank working paper.
Retained placenta was observed in 304 cases out of 2685 available records, IUI were observed in 1397 cases out of 3320 records, and mastitis occurrence before the median frst service was observed in 511 cows out of 3290 records (Castro-Montoya et al., 2022)
Interrelationship between diseases and calving season and their impact on reproductive parameters and milk production of tropical dairy cows
In El Salvador, days to first service: 76.3 Services per conception: 3.12 Days open: 187.5 (Castro-Montoya et al., 2022)
Interrelationship between diseases and calving season and their impact on reproductive parameters and milk production of tropical dairy cows
The article reviews successful agroecological experiences in tropical livestock systems in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting cases in Colombia, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and Guadeloupe. It analyzes how integrated practices—such as adapted genetic management, nutrition with local resources, hormone-free reproductive management, and natural parasite control—improve sustainability, resilience, and animal productivity. It includes emblematic studies such as Finca Tosoly (Colombia) and the “Lèt Agogo” program (Haiti), which combine food production, energy, and ecosystem services. The research proposes a framework for transitioning to resilient, multifunctional, low-emission livestock systems based on biodiversity and the circular economy.
INRAE Guadeloupe, en colaboración con la Universidad Federal Rural de Pernambuco (Brasil), el Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra (Portugal) y el Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE, Costa Rica).
Alexandre, G., Rodriguez, L., Arece, J., Delgadillo, J., Garcia, G. W., Habermeier, K., ... & Archimède, H. (2021). Agroecological practices to support tropical livestock farming systems: a Caribbean and Latin American perspective. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 53(1), 111.
The 166 kg represents the average initial live weight of 6.5-month-old Holstein heifers under tropical conditions in El Salvador (Corea et al., 2020).
Los 166 kg representan el peso vivo inicial promedio de novillas Holstein de 6.5 meses de edad en condiciones tropicales de El Salvador (Corea et al., 2020).
Corea, E.E., Castro-Montoya, J., Mendoza, M.V., López, F.M., Martinez, A., Alvarado, M.E., Moreno, C., Broderick, G.A., & Dickhoefer, U. (2020). Effect of forage source and dietary rumen-undegradable protein on nutrient use and growth in dairy heifers. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 269, 114658.
The 124 g LWG/kg DM represents the average feed conversion with 360 g/kg CP of RUP, being 10 g LWG/kg DM higher than with 260 g/kg CP of RUP (Corea et al., 2020).
Los 124 g GDV/kg MS representan la conversión alimenticia promedio con 360 g/kg PC de RUP, siendo 10 g GDV/kg MS mayor que con 260 g/kg PC de RUP (Corea et al., 2020).
Corea, E.E., Castro-Montoya, J., Mendoza, M.V., López, F.M., Martinez, A., Alvarado, M.E., Moreno, C., Broderick, G.A., & Dickhoefer, U. (2020). Effect of forage source and dietary rumen-undegradable protein on nutrient use and growth in dairy heifers. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 269, 114658.
The 151 g/kg DM represents the crude protein content in cowpea hay, being 95.5 g/kg DM higher than pangola grass hay (55.5 g/kg DM) (Corea et al., 2020).
El 151 g/kg MS representa el contenido de proteína cruda en heno de caupí, siendo 95.5 g/kg MS mayor que el heno de pangola (55.5 g/kg MS) (Corea et al., 2020).
Corea, E.E., Castro-Montoya, J., Mendoza, M.V., López, F.M., Martinez, A., Alvarado, M.E., Moreno, C., Broderick, G.A., & Dickhoefer, U. (2020). Effect of forage source and dietary rumen-undegradable protein on nutrient use and growth in dairy heifers. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 269, 114658.
The 900 g/day represents the average live weight gain in heifers fed cowpea hay, being 90 g/day higher than those with pangola grass hay (Corea et al., 2020).
Los 900 g/día representan la ganancia de peso vivo promedio en novillas alimentadas con heno de caupí, siendo 90 g/día mayor que aquellas con heno de pangola (Corea et al., 2020).
Corea, E.E., Castro-Montoya, J., Mendoza, M.V., López, F.M., Martinez, A., Alvarado, M.E., Moreno, C., Broderick, G.A., & Dickhoefer, U. (2020). Effect of forage source and dietary rumen-undegradable protein on nutrient use and growth in dairy heifers. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 269, 114658.
From 0.12 to 0.29 head per hectare increased the cattle slaughter rate per unit of grazing area in Mato Grosso between 2001-2013 (Garrett et al., 2018).
De 0.12 a 0.29 cabezas por hectárea aumentó la tasa de sacrificio de ganado por unidad de área de pastoreo en Mato Grosso entre 2001-2013 (Garrett et al., 2018).
Garrett, R.D., Koh, I., Lambin, E.F., le Polain de Waroux, Y., Kastens, J.H., & Brown, J.C. (2018). Intensification in agriculture-forest frontiers: Land use responses to development and conservation policies in Brazil. Global Environmental Change, 53, 233-243.
39 out of 141 municipalities in Mato Grosso (Brazil) maintained livestock activity during the study period (Garrett et al., 2018).
39 de 141 municipios de Mato Grosso (Brasil) mantenían actividad ganadera durante el período de estudio (Garrett et al., 2018).
Garrett, R.D., Koh, I., Lambin, E.F., le Polain de Waroux, Y., Kastens, J.H., & Brown, J.C. (2018). Intensification in agriculture-forest frontiers: Land use responses to development and conservation policies in Brazil. Global Environmental Change, 53, 233-243.
