URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2017.01.001
Journal: Global Food Security
Publication Date: 09/2017
Summary: An analysis of livestock food intake and meat production. 86% of livestock feed is inedible for humans. 2.8 kg of human edible food is required to produce 1 kg of boneless meat in ruminants and 3.2 kg is required in monogastrics.