Physics Maths Engineering
Climate Change and Livestock Production in Nigeria: Issues and Concerns
Abstract
Nwosu and Ogbu (2011) provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges posed by climate change to livestock production in Nigeria. They emphasize the need for adaptive measures to address the adverse effects of climate variability on livestock health and productivity. The review underscores the importance of integrating environmental modifications, selective breeding, and nutritional adjustments into livestock management practices to enhance resilience against climate change.
Key Questions
1. What is the primary objective of the study?
The study aims to review the major issues concerning climate change and its effects on livestock production in Nigeria, focusing on the mechanisms of the greenhouse effect, the role of greenhouse gases, and the potential impacts on livestock health and productivity.
2. What methodology was employed in the research?
The authors conducted a comprehensive review of existing literature, analyzing emission scenarios, climate change models, and the effects of atmospheric enrichment with greenhouse gases on global climate patterns.
3. What were the main findings of the study?
The study found that atmospheric enrichment with greenhouse gases leads to global warming, resulting in more variable and unpredictable climatic and weather patterns, including extreme events. These changes are associated with decreased yields of grain, forage, and pasture crops essential for livestock, as well as alterations in the epidemiology and dynamics of livestock diseases, pests, and vectors. The authors suggest that these stressors pose significant challenges to livestock well-being, reproduction, and performance. They propose adaptation strategies such as environmental modification, selective breeding, and adjustments in the nutritional environment of animals to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change on livestock production in Nigeria.
