Massese, Sarda and Lacaune Dairy Sheep Breeds: An Environmental Impact Comparison
Irene Sodi,
Mina Martini,
Neus Sanjuàn
et al.
Abstract:The dairy sheep sector is an important sector in semiarid and arid areas. So far, the environmental impact of sheep milk production in these areas is scarcely known. This study aimed to assess the environmental impact of milk production on three farms that differ in the breed reared, namely Sarda (S), Lacaune (L) and Massese (M), in Tuscany (a Mediterranean region in central Italy). The Life Cycle Assessment methodology was applied to calculate the environmental performance of the farms, and the following impa… Show more
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