Políticas Públicas orientadas a la carne ovina, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Abstract

The province of Buenos Aires ranks third in terms of na tional sheep stock and is characterized by the presence of small flocks destined for the production of meat for con sumption in establishments, without developing their full potential. Argentine sheep meat enjoys a good image be cause it is obtained under extensive systems, a quality that occurs in a global context of food crisis and with widespread access to information, where the consumer values its contri bution to health, respect for the environment and animal welfare. Thus, the question arises as to what were the ex isting public policies oriented to the sector, especially those related to sheep meat production. In this work, emphasis was placed on the study of public policies at the national and provincial level due to their influence, influence and coercion on the sheep production system. The presence of a broad regulatory framework was evident, which arises as a response to the need to promote sheep farming, strengthen ing the production chain in its entirety.