Climate Change and Its Impact on Livestock Production

Abstract

Climate change presents a significant challenge to global livestock production systems, impacting both the animals themselves and the communities that rely on them. This abstract examines the multifaceted effects of climate change on livestock, encompassing physiological stress, altered disease dynamics, and changes in feed availability and quality. Livestock, particularly cattle, sheep, and poultry, face increased heat stress and reduced productivity as temperatures rise. Shifts in precipitation patterns further strain water availability for drinking and agriculture, affecting both animal health and food security.