Large-scale and intensive beef cattle breeding can reduce production costs to a certain extent, which is an effective way to improve production efficiency. However, under the centralized, tethered and high-density production mode, the animal welfare of beef cattle is often not effectively guaranteed, which will have a negative impact on the growth and health of beef cattle. Improving animal welfare of beef cattle can improve production performance and breeding efficiency, and achieve green, healthy and sustainable development. This paper introduced the concept of animal welfare, the welfare standard requirements of beef cattle in feeding and management, and the significance of animal welfare in the process of beef cattle breeding. At the same time, the research and development of beef cattle production welfare in China were prospected, in order to provide guidance and reference for production practice. |