ISO 17778:2021 is officially titled:
"Sustainable cattle production systems — Requirements for beef cattle welfare and sustainability"
This standard defines the guidelines and minimum requirements for implementing sustainable beef cattle farming practices. It focuses on:
ISO 17778 helps producers, processors, and retailers demonstrate sustainability credentials, align with global food safety frameworks, and meet evolving consumer and regulatory expectations.
In today's marketplace, stakeholders across the food chain demand transparency and sustainability in livestock production. Beef producers face growing pressure to address:
🌍 Greenhouse gas emissions
🐄 Animal welfare practices
🌱 Soil and pasture management
🌊 Water resource efficiency
🏷️ Ethical sourcing for retail and export
ISO 17778 provides a clear, internationally recognized framework to evaluate and improve these aspects, ensuring that beef cattle production is environmentally sound, socially responsible, and economically viable.
Adopting ISO 17778 ensures that cattle farming operations meet evolving global demands:
🐂 Animal Welfare Assurance
Establishes criteria for humane handling, health monitoring, shelter, and nutrition.
🌾 Sustainable Land and Feed Management
Promotes rotation, biodiversity protection, and efficient feed usage.
🌊 Efficient Use of Water and Energy
Supports best practices for resource conservation and emission reduction.
📜 Compliance with Global Market Standards
Helps meet import/export, ESG, and sustainable agriculture certifications.
📈 Supports Supply Chain Transparency
Aligns with traceability programs and retail sustainability commitments.
Implementing ISO 17778 with GMC’s consulting support brings real, measurable benefits to agribusinesses, cooperatives, and meat processors:
✅ Enhance Market Access and Export Potential
Meet requirements of global retailers, importers, and government procurement programs.
✅ Strengthen Brand Value and Consumer Trust
Showcase verified sustainable practices and animal welfare standards.
✅ Improve Operational Efficiency
Optimize feed, water, and land use while maintaining productivity.
✅ Reduce Environmental Footprint
Minimize GHG emissions, protect biodiversity, and improve soil health.
✅ Align with ESG Goals and SDGs
Contribute to corporate environmental and social governance reporting.
✅ Prepare for Certification and Audits
Lay the foundation for third-party certification, ISO 14001 integration, or national eco-labels.
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