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Environmental Sustainability and Productivity of Australian Cattle Farming: A PRISMA-Guided Systematic Review Mulyoto Pangestu; Supranoto Supranoto; Soegeng Herijanto
Journal of Sustainable Livestock Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Sustainable Livestock
Publisher : Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Wijayakusuma Purwokerto University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63859/jsl.v1i1.9

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This prisma guided systematic review synthesizes quantitative evidence on the environmental sustainability and productivity of Australian cattle farming systems. The review aims to identify management practices that enhance production performance while reducing environmental impacts. A comprehensive multi-database search identified 45 eligible peer-reviewed studies reporting quantitative outcomes such as average daily gain, feed efficiency, carcass traits, methane emissions, land footprint, and water use efficiency. Data harmonization and standardized effect size calculations were applied, and study quality was evaluated using validated risk-of-bias tools. Meta-analysis showed that rotational grazing and targeted dietary supplementation significantly improved productivity, with an average 8.5% increase in growth performance and a 12.3% reduction in methane intensity. Integrated interventions combining pasture improvement and nutritional strategies demonstrated synergistic effects, achieving up to a 10% improvement in productivity alongside an 18% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions per unit of beef. Heterogeneity analyses revealed that system type, regional ecological conditions, and herd characteristics strongly influenced intervention outcomes. Sensitivity analyses confirmed robustness, with minimal evidence of publication bias. Overall, the findings support the adoption of sustainable intensification practices including rotational grazing and feed efficiency enhancements to align productivity goals with environmental stewardship. Longterm, region-specific research remains essential to guide policy and industry strategies for sustainable beef production in Australia.
Morphometric Characterization and Phenotypic Diversity of PE Goats as Local Animal Genetic Resources in Banyumas, Indonesia Mulyoto Pangestu; Doso Sarwanto; Sari Tuswati; Wida Nurnaningsih
Journal of Sustainable Livestock Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Sustainable Livestock
Publisher : Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Wijayakusuma Purwokerto University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63859/jsl.v2i1.27

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The Etawah Crossbred (PE) goat is a vital local genetic resource in Indonesia, yet the lack of comprehensive phenotypic data hampers sustainable breeding and conservation efforts. This study aimed to characterize the morphometric and phenotypic diversity of PE goats in the Pekuncen area of Banyumas to support genetic resource inventory and local biodiversity policies. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design and purposive sampling, quantitative and qualitative data were systematically collected from 150 male and female goats aged six months and older. Data analyses utilized descriptive statistics, ANOVA, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and hierarchical clustering. The results revealed moderate to high variability in key traits, specifically shoulder height (mean 65.3 cm) and chest circumference (mean 72.5 cm), which demonstrated a strong positive correlation (r=0.78). These morphometric variations were significantly influenced by location, sex, and age. Furthermore, PCA and cluster analysis categorized the population into three distinct phenotypic clusters large, medium, and small individuals that explain approximately 75% of the total variance, reflecting ecological adaptation to extreme environments while retaining unique local traits. Ultimately, these findings provide a robust scientific foundation for demographically targeted conservation strategies, establishing gene banks, and advancing sustainable breeding programs for local animal genetic resources.