Global livestock feed rations

The livestock sector consumes annually about 6 billion tonnes of feed material in dry matter, including one third of global cereal production. 86% of the global livestock feed intake is made of materials that are currently not eaten by humans. In addition, soybean cakes, which production can be considered as main driver of land-use, represent 4% of the global livestock feed intake. Monogastric consume 72% of the global livestock grain intake while grass and leaves represent more than 57% of the ruminants’ intake.

Source: GLEAM 2.0 – Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation potential