When it comes to opposing the raising of animals for food – particularly ruminants such as cattle – arguments often pertain to land use. One of the most prevalent theories is that the planet would be better served if cattle-grazing land was repurposed to grow crops to support a universal vegetarian or vegan diet. Yet shifting gears from animal agriculture to plant agriculture is not as easy as it seems. It might not even be possible.
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Frank Mitloehner
Frank Mitloehner is an air-quality specialist for the University of California-Extension and a professor in the University of California-Department of Animal Science. Email fmmitloehner@ucdavis.edu to reach him.
