Abstract
Like agriculture, livestock is affected by global phenomena of climate change. It also, in turn, contributes to climate change. The global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions contributed by the livestock sector are major challenges. The sources of GHGs such as feed production, enteric fermentation, and manure management are further influenced by several other factors. The adverse effects of climate change can be effectively mitigated through livestock management, breeding program, animal nutrition and health management, developing farmers’ capabilities, manure management, carbon sequestration, fertilizer management, changing the human diet pattern, etc. These issues are discussed in the chapter along with relevant facts and countering strategies to address global climate change.
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Phand, S., Pankaj, P.K. (2021). Climate-Resilient Livestock Farming to Ensure Food and Nutritional Security. In: Hebsale Mallappa, V.K., Shirur, M. (eds) Climate Change and Resilient Food Systems. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4538-6_15
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