Shi, Z.; Li, J.; Hu, X. From Large to Powerful: International Comparison, Challenges and Strategic Choices for China’s Livestock Industry. Agriculture2023, 13, 1298.
Shi, Z.; Li, J.; Hu, X. From Large to Powerful: International Comparison, Challenges and Strategic Choices for China’s Livestock Industry. Agriculture 2023, 13, 1298.
Shi, Z.; Li, J.; Hu, X. From Large to Powerful: International Comparison, Challenges and Strategic Choices for China’s Livestock Industry. Agriculture2023, 13, 1298.
Shi, Z.; Li, J.; Hu, X. From Large to Powerful: International Comparison, Challenges and Strategic Choices for China’s Livestock Industry. Agriculture 2023, 13, 1298.
Abstract
Accelerating the construction of livestock powerhouses is of great significance to better enhance the ability to guarantee the supply of livestock products and improve the quality, efficiency and competitiveness of the livestock industry. This study constructed an evaluation index system to assess the level of China’s livestock powerhouse and then performed an in-depth analysis of the issues and challenges facing the construction of livestock powerhouses. The research results showed that the level of China’s livestock powerhouse ranked 5th in the world, and the livestock industry was transitioning from being a large livestock country to a powerhouse, while there was still a large gap in terms of reaching the goal of constructing livestock powerhouses. There were significant differences in the level of livestock powerhouses across different livestock industries; the layer industry was the world leader in China, whereas the pig, sheep and goat, and broiler industries were stronger, while the beef cattle and dairy industries were weaker. There are still many challenges to accelerating the construction of livestock powerhouses in terms of supply security, scientific and technological support, operation systems, industry and supply chain resilience, international trade, policy support, etc. It is recommended to improve the institutional mechanism for the construction of livestock powerhouses, promote a high level of self-reliance and self-improvement in livestock science and technology, build a modern livestock operation system, enhance the resilience and security level of the industrial and supply chain, and consolidate and expand international trade and cooperation.
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