Milk Quality and Animal Welfare as a Possible Marketing Lever for the Economic Development of Rural Areas in Southern Italy

Infascelli, Lorenzo; Tudisco, Raffaella; Iommelli, Piera; Capitanio, Fabian

doi:10.3390/ani11041059

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“…Sheep and goat farming in Italy is generally characterized by a mixed production: the main one is milk, whereas meat is considered a secondary product; the consumption of lamb meat is occasional and seasonal, punctuated by religious holidays, such as Christmas and Easter [ 40 ]. Mostly, these are semi-intensive farms, thanks to the grazing of the animals, which are allocated in the stables during the coldest periods [ 41 ]. Thus, the feeding of livestock is mainly managed through grazing activities, with possible additions of feed in periods in which free access to land used for grazing is not possible or in the case in which adverse climatic conditions have affected its availability.…”

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Nutritional Characterization of Hay Produced in Campania Region: Analysis by the near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Technology

Zicarelli

Sarubbi

Iommelli

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Animals

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Since the dietary characteristics of hays can be very variable, it is of great importance for nutritionists to know their chemical composition in order to formulate adequate rations for the animals. Laboratory analyses are time-consuming and expensive while the Near Infrared Spectroscopy offers several advantages, including obtaining information on feeds nutritional characteristics very quickly and in situ at the farm, thanks to portable NIRS. In this trial, over 400 hay samples collected in the Campania region (Italy) were analyzed with portable NIRS device. The final aim was to analyze the differences in hay quality in different production areas, highlighting the possible factors involved and suggesting possible corrective measures. All the analyzed hays (polyphite, Gramineae and alfalfa) were significantly (p < 0.05) influenced by the area of cultivation/preservation. In particular, the polyphite and Gramineae hays produced in most of the areas of Campania region showed poor nutritional value due to the low protein content and high structural carbohydrate that significantly reduced its digestibility. The use of high-quality forages in the ration represents a pivotal factor to allow the production of high-quality products of animal origin. The use of NIRS seems to be a valuable strategy to select potential treatments that can increase feed digestibility and to avoid long chemical analysis.

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Nutritional Characterization of Hay Produced in Campania Region: Analysis by the near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Technology

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Iommelli

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“…Campania region has a considerable heritage in terms of typical and valuable productions which imply a great degree of entrepreneurial skills on the part of the producers themselves. The protection of the peculiarities of those productions is considered a strong lever for the marketing and affirmation of the products on the market (Infascelli et al, 2021).…”

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The Italian Cilentana goat breed: productive performances and economic perspectives of goat farming in marginal areas

Iommelli

Infascelli

Tudisco

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In the internal areas of Cilento, province of Salerno (Campania), the Cilentana, a small native goat breed population, is reared quite widespread, due to its dual-purpose attitude and to its typical productions. The extensive livestock system adopted for this breed allows the use of otherwise abandoned territories and a sustainable farming capable of ensuring high-quality levels. In addition, Cilentana goat farming represents an important source of income for the local communities and also preserves the territory itself guaranteeing the protection of biodiversity and the conservation of local activities that have a historical tradition. The aim of this study is twofold: give an overview of Cilentana breed morphological and productive traits linked to the historical and gastronomic tradition of the area and emphasize the economic role of this breed in the perspective of the ongoing new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) rules.

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“…Several studies focus on consumers' intention to buy Faw products, highlighting the related willingness to pay (WTP). Results show that some consumer segments are strongly interested in the issue of animal welfare and are willing to pay a higher price [59][60][61][62][63][64]. Frey and Pirscher [65] analyzed the impact of ethical attitudes on willingness to pay for the improvement of farm animal welfare in Germany.…”

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The Human Perspective in Consumer Ethics and Animal Welfare Issues: Envisioning a Future for Change

Bonadonna

Bollani

Peira

2022

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Animal welfare has been a subject of interest for the European Union since the 1970s, with the definition of animal protection guidelines during international transport, on farms and for slaughter. However, the Legislator’s concern found its highest expression in the Animal Welfare Protocol of the Treaty of Amsterdam, where animals are defined as sentient beings, therefore worthy of attention in the policies developed by the European Union and its Member States. Nowadays, the interpretation of the animal welfare concept as an element that contributes to increasing profitability is also integrated by respect for the animal’s feelings and, consequently, the related different biological manifestations. Food scandals and diseases, on the one hand, and the emergence of a new approach to consumer ethics, on the other, have also strongly sensitized the European population about the importance of protecting animal welfare. Based on the above considerations, this study provides a framework to understand whether animal welfare should merely be considered as a product of EU strategies dedicated to the economic and competitive performance of agricultural and agro-industrial enterprises or whether it can also be assessed as a useful tool to minimize the environmental impact, through breeding practices and food habits, and therefore encourage more sustainable development.

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Milk Quality and Animal Welfare as a Possible Marketing Lever for the Economic Development of Rural Areas in Southern Italy

Cited by 15 publications

References 36 publications

Nutritional Characterization of Hay Produced in Campania Region: Analysis by the near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Technology

Nutritional Characterization of Hay Produced in Campania Region: Analysis by the near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Technology

The Italian Cilentana goat breed: productive performances and economic perspectives of goat farming in marginal areas

The Human Perspective in Consumer Ethics and Animal Welfare Issues: Envisioning a Future for Change

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