| Clearing Up "Misconceptions" |
| Wednesday, 22 April 2009 | |
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The Canadian Cattlemen's Association says when it comes to the environment, Canadian cattle have a bum rap. The association says contrary to reports, Canadian livestock make only a minor contribution to the country's greenhouse gas emissions and energy use. Actually, it says, cattle play an essential role in sustainable agriculture. Canadian cattle utilize natural resources very efficiently and cattle producers continuously look for ways to increase that efficiency. Good management of Canada's approximate 21 million hectares of pastureland is one of those ways. "Not only do pastures support food production, but they also provide wildlife habitat and serve an important role in greenhouse gas reductions", said Lynn Grant, a Saskatchewan producer and a director of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association. More environmentally friendly than most other forms of producing food, the association says properly managed cattle pasture lands control erosion and enrich the soil. |
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