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Smarter, sustainable livestock value chain

Meet the ever-increasing demand for high-quality animal protein. Digitalization with the Digital Enterprise Portfolio from Siemens provides new opportunities to increase yields and improve sustainability.

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Support the growing world population with livestock

In 2020, there were around 7.8 billion people living on Earth. For the year 2100, the United Nations forecasts 10.87 billion people, driving increased demand for animal protein. Companies face an enormous challenge in meeting this demand while conserving the planet's resources.

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Further population growth

As the population continues to grow, the pressure on food security is increasing. With increasing prosperity, especially in emerging markets, the demand for meat and other animal products is also growing.

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Rising demand for healthy food

Consumers are increasingly demanding healthy food from healthy animals. Sustainable production methods, traceability, and species-appropriate animal husbandry are becoming increasingly important competitive factors.

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Environmental burden

The intensification of agriculture and industrial livestock farming has numerous negative effects on the environment, such as the emission of greenhouse gases, an excessive supply of nitrogen, and the misuse of antibiotics.

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Legal regulations for higher food safety

The demand for healthy, high-quality food also originates from the authorities. Food safety regulations are putting increasing pressure on producers of animal protein.

Transforming the livestock value chain

Siemens Xcelerator delivers holistic solutions for the livestock value chain. We integrate our comprehensive capabilities, from breeding to consumption, to optimize processes, enhance traceability, and drive sustainability across the entire ecosystem, showcasing Siemens' end-to-end expertise.

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Smarter, sustainable livestock value chain