A holistic approach to the multi-functionality of the gazing systems in the Caribbean
Résumé
To study the grazing systems (GS), which are prevalent in the Caribbean,it is necessary to take into account different interacting components with the combine effort of a multi-disciplinary team. GS allow the increasing of animal production and has positive contributions to environmental management. Methods and principles of a holistic approach of GS are presented. The following research topics: animal nutrition and husbandry, forage ecophysiology and agronomy, gastro-intestinal parasitism and system productivity and sustainability are vital to the holistic approach of the grazing system in the Caribbean.