Reasons for the Development of Animal Husbandry in Western Europe

First, Western Europe is rich in grasslands and well managed, unlike China, so there is a steady stream of forage. Second, advanced technology and mechanized production have increased output. Third, even the self-employed have large estates, which can be produced on a large scale and improve the input-output ratio, unlike China, where only a dozen animals are raised. Fourth, Western European countries are big meat consumers, especially beef, which is almost a staple food.