Goat as the ideal climate-resilient animal model in tropical environment: revisiting advantages over other livestock species

Nair, M. R. Reshma; Sejian, Veerasamy; Silpa, M. V.; Fonsêca, Vinícius de França Carvalho; Costa, Cíntia Carol de Melo; Devaraj, C.; Krishnan, G.; Bagath, M.; Nameer, P. O.; Bhatta, Raghavendra

doi:10.1007/s00484-021-02179-w

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“…Agroforestry systems seek sustainable agricultural production by associating the different agricultural, livestock, and forestry production systems, which can be done in intercropping, in succession, or in rotation, mutually benefiting the components (34,35). The adoption of less aggressive management practices, such as the agroforestry system replacing the conventional system of cultivation, contributes to the mitigation of CO 2 and stores greater amounts of C in the soil (36-38).…”

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Contribution of pecan (Carya illinoinensis [Wangenh.| K. Koch) to Sustainable Development Goal 2 under the dual perspective of carbon storage and human nutrition

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This work aims to contextualize and analyze the potential contribution of pecan to SDG2 under the dual perspective of carbon storage and human nutrition. Particularly, the study focuses on the pecan agroecosystems in the Americas, representing the most important pecan-producing countries (the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru). We observed that pecan is a reliable sink for storing atmospheric C and also for quality nuts with high nutritional density. The Americas, hold a population of ca. 23 M pecan trees, with the younger tree populations and the highest C-storing potential in South America. This pecan tree population has removed 51.3 Mt CO2eq immobilizing the OC in their aboveground biomass, but if the C sequestration for the whole system is considered, the value reaches nearly 80 Mt CO2eq. From a nutritional perspective, there are different dietary needs to cover according to the country, although the common analysis output is a low proportion of nuts in the diet, which is expected to improve, given the efforts of each country to promote domestic consumption. All the mentioned countries in this study have a low pecan consumption going from 8 to 293 g per capita yr-1, which in the light of the Global Burden of Disease represents 0.08 to 3.2% of the recommended yearly dietary basis for nuts overall. The inclusion of pecan nuts in the daily diet is of utmost importance to offset the food nutrient dilution carbohydrates-based, linked to the excess of atmospheric CO2. Also, pecan orchards function as a platform to integrate sustainable systems. The global benefit of having pecan and alley crops has been proved in regions other than the Americas with interesting economic outputs leading to energizing the life of rural communities. Pecan orchards and pecan agroforestry may lead to sustainable agri-food systems, with global gains in SOC and nutritional richness and diversity. Therefore, more in-depth studies are needed not only to fully understand the functioning of the systems at a productive level but also to design and plan sustainable landscapes in rural land.

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Contribution of pecan (Carya illinoinensis [Wangenh.| K. Koch) to Sustainable Development Goal 2 under the dual perspective of carbon storage and human nutrition

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“…Rather, this result possibly reflects an increased likelihood of sheep predation in the dry season. Sheep are less able to digest poor-quality forage than goats, and sheep lack the bipedal stance of goats that provides access to foliage and woody vegetation (Reshma Nair et al 2021). As a result, sheep may be more nutritionally compromised during the dry season and hence more vulnerable to predation than goats.…”

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Do anthropogenic sources of food increase livestock predation in the area surrounding Ruaha National Park?

2022

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Summary Wild carnivores are threatened by human activities, particularly by lethal responses to livestock predation. As natural prey populations decline, predation of livestock and consumption of discarded livestock ‘waste’ (carcasses and body parts) should increase. We investigated whether parameters linked to the production of livestock waste affected the likelihood of livestock predation. We interviewed 160 households near Ruaha National Park in Tanzania to obtain information on households, livestock ownership, predation and parameters linked to livestock waste production. Our analysis identified parameters that affected the likelihood of predation on cattle, sheep and goats. When these parameters were controlled for, we found an increased likelihood of cattle predation as waste from diseased and slaughtered cattle increased. Sheep predation was more likely and cattle predation was less likely as sheep deaths from starvation increased. Goat predation was more likely in medium-sized than smaller or larger villages, suggesting a trade-off to predators between the increasing benefit of more livestock waste and the costs of higher human disturbance and diminishing natural prey abundance as village size category increased. Our findings suggest that improved disposal of livestock waste from slaughtered cattle and measures to decrease cattle deaths from disease should reduce predation of highly prized cattle.

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“…When compared to other domestic ruminant species, goats are less vulnerable to environmental stress because they can conserve water, sweat more, have a lower basal metabolic rate, breathe more quickly, have higher skin temperatures, and maintain a consistent heart rate and cardiac output [ [94]. In a similar study [95] found out that goats are more resilient to a variety of conditions than sheep and cattle, including heat stress, a shortage of food and water, and difficulties associated with the bush. When it comes to coping with seasonal biotopes, experiences of water and feed scarcity, and structural features that allow for behavioral adaptation, goats clearly have an advantage over sheep and cattle.…”

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Climate Change Impact on Small-Scale Animal Agriculture: Livestock Water & Food Security in Africa

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2022

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Water is essential for food security and animal agricultural productivity, but it is becoming more scarce due to climate change. The interaction between climate change and livestock water resources has received little attention from researchers, despite the significance of small-scale animal husbandry for the rural poor in Africa and the size of the changes that are anticipated to have an impact on smallholder livestock systems. Threats to livestock water are undoubtedly one of the most significant environmental issues that have impacted food security on the continent, given their links to small-scale animal husbandry and the detrimental impacts on productivity. In order to balance the negative effects of climate change scenarios for sustainable animal productivity and contribute to food security through small-scale animal agriculture, the most climate-smart and resilient agricultural water practices and technologies must be used. Changes in rainfall and a decline in the biomass available for grazing and rangelands as a result of water stress brought on by the climate would have the most severe effects. This is due to the rain-fed nature of small-scale livestock farming. The local animal genetic resources are essential for animal productivity and food security in Africa, particularly in areas where livestock water is becoming scarce owing to climate change. Research and development goals on the effects of climate change on livestock water, animal productivity, and food security may need to be reviewed if demands of vulnerable small-scale animal producers are to be successfully addressed in the future decades. It is best to use an interdisciplinary approach to comprehend the relationships between small-scale animal husbandry, food security, and climate change. By navigating the complexities of climate adaptation, small-scale livestock farmers can manage livestock water scarcity by taking adaptation measures that are in line with evolving climate impacts and associated means of implementation based on pertinent and useful knowledge that takes into account a blend of traditional and modern water science. In this paper, an effort is made to close some significant information gaps and shed light on how waterinduced stress impacts small-scale animal production, which has an effect on food security.

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Goat as the ideal climate-resilient animal model in tropical environment: revisiting advantages over other livestock species

Cited by 54 publications

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Contribution of pecan (Carya illinoinensis [Wangenh.| K. Koch) to Sustainable Development Goal 2 under the dual perspective of carbon storage and human nutrition

Contribution of pecan (Carya illinoinensis [Wangenh.| K. Koch) to Sustainable Development Goal 2 under the dual perspective of carbon storage and human nutrition

Do anthropogenic sources of food increase livestock predation in the area surrounding Ruaha National Park?

Climate Change Impact on Small-Scale Animal Agriculture: Livestock Water & Food Security in Africa

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Goat as the ideal climate-resilient animal model in tropical environment: revisiting advantages over other livestock species

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Contribution of pecan (Carya illinoinensis [Wangenh.| K. Koch) to Sustainable Development Goal 2 under the dual perspective of carbon storage and human nutrition

Contribution of pecan (Carya illinoinensis [Wangenh.| K. Koch) to Sustainable Development Goal 2 under the dual perspective of carbon storage and human nutrition

Do anthropogenic sources of food increase livestock predation in the area surrounding Ruaha National Park?

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