Human dilemmas in the production and consumption of food products of animal origin
1981
Reid, J.T. | White, O.D. | Warner, R.G.
Difficulties associated with producing and consuming animal food products (e.g., energy limitations, climate, human population), the dependence of humans on animal food products, the efficiency in animal protein production, and products and services provided to humans by animals, are reviewed and discussed. It is considered that any severe restriction on animal populations would adversely affect the qualilty of the food supply and the supplies and related products and services. The place of ruminant appears secure, since it can be largely maintained on feed supplies that are non-competitive with humans; for other animal species, however, the problem may be more severe. Since demands on land resources are becoming increasingly greater, it is imperative that substantial research be maintained to assure continued use of animals for food. (wz)
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