Teixeira, AlfredoDelfa, RafaelAlberti, P.2013-02-262013-02-26199690-74134-53-X0071-2477http://hdl.handle.net/10198/8169The production systems or cattle sheep and goats in Mediterranean area and the factors linked with carcass and meat quality are discussed. The production systems in the mountain and semi-arid areas, typical of Mediterranean, are refereed. Finally a group or actions to be taken regarding the improvement of meat production from ruminants is suggested.engMeatCattleSheepGoatsMediterranean areaconference object