The use of models in the analysis and management of aquatic and terrestrial animal production systems

Authors

  • M.A.M. Machiels
  • H.J.M. Udo
  • W.L.T. Van Densen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18174/njas.v42i1.608

Abstract

Modelling of animal production systems as a whole is mainly used for extensively managed systems, such as fishing and hunting natural animal populations. This type of modelling is widely used in fisheries management, but has as yet found limited application in the modelling of extensive cultivation practices. This paper provides a systematic overview of the types of models in use for animal production systems; these models differ in their control over production factors. The state of the art with respect to modelling subsystems is also sketched. Special attention is paid to the modelling and prediction of the environmental load caused by the output of present systems and to the search for alternative management strategies following this whole system approach

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Published

1994-03-01

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (1994)

Section

Papers

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