Release Date: 2024-06-17

The Effects of Climate Changes on Livestock Farming and Mitigation Strategies

Release Date: 2024-06-17

The negative impact of climate change on livestock is increasing daily due to rising environmental temperatures. High temperatures and changes in precipitation levels have a negative effect on many aspects of animal health and welfare, as well as livestock performance. Numerous strategies can be used to counteract the negative impact of climate change on livestock, [...]

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    Published inClimate Change and Future of Agriculture
    First Page127
    Last Page152
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359449.9
    Page Count26
    Copyright HolderNobel Tıp Kitabevleri
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    The negative impact of climate change on livestock is increasing daily due to rising environmental temperatures. High temperatures and changes in precipitation levels have a negative effect on many aspects of animal health and welfare, as well as livestock performance. Numerous strategies can be used to counteract the negative impact of climate change on livestock, especially by avoiding heat stress and related problems. Ensuring that animals remain in the termo-neutral zone is the basis of these management strategies. The study discussed how the negative impacts of climate change can be mitigated through various methods such as cooling strategies, diet formulation, genetic selection, and the use of advanced technology. Implementation and development of these strategies is critical to ensure the sustainability of the livestock sector in line with animal welfare.
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