Influence of climate factors on spatial distribution of Texas cattle breeds

Zhang, Yuquan W.; Hagerman, Amy D.; McCarl, Bruce A.

doi:10.1007/s10584-012-0642-y

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“…Their results suggest that as CC shifts toward hotter and drier conditions, producers would reduce beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine and poultry but increase sheep. Zhang et al (2013) [19] examined breed choice between Bos taurus, Bos indicus and composite breeds in Texas, finding summer heat stress influenced breed selection, with heat stress increasing favoring Bos indicus, while reducing Bos taurus and composite breeds. Wu (2015) [20] examined how CC influences the distribution of yak breeds in China, finding breed incidence has mainly shifted northward or westward (which is upward in elevation), partly as a response to the thermal conditions.…”

Section: Ruminantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

An Overview of Mitigation and Adaptation Needs and Strategies for the Livestock Sector

Zhang

McCarl

Jones

2017

Climate

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Abstract:The livestock sector is vulnerable to climate change and related policy in two ways. First, livestock production and performance are directly impacted by climate with many projected effects being negative. Second, the sector may need to alter operations to limit the effects of climate change through adaptation and mitigation. Potential adaptation strategies involve land use decisions, animal feeding changes, genetic manipulation and alterations in species and/or breeds. In terms of mitigation, livestock is a substantial contributor to global non-CO 2 greenhouse gas emissions. Mitigation opportunities involve altered land use for grazing and feed production, feeding practices, manure treatment and herd size reduction. In addition, strengthening institutions that promote markets and trade, as well as local support programs can help both mitigation and adaptation. Previous literature has summarized the options available to individual producers. This overview extends the literature by including sector-level response as well as the relationships between adaptation and mitigation activities.

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Section: Ruminantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

An Overview of Mitigation and Adaptation Needs and Strategies for the Livestock Sector

Zhang

McCarl

Jones

2017

Climate

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“…Livestock managers can adapt to CC through altered management, diversification of livestock varieties, alteration in livestock species and breeds, altered breeding practices, and modifying the timing of reproduction among other possibilities [7,[31][32][33] Hahn [31] recommended feedlot operators to use sprinklers for cooling, and to change the timing of handing and transporting particularly when the temperature humidity index (THI) is over 75. Rosenthal and Kurukulasuriya [32] provided evidence that diversification of livestock was effective in fighting against CC-related disease and pest outbreaks.…”

Section: Livestock Productionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Rosenthal and Kurukulasuriya [32] provided evidence that diversification of livestock was effective in fighting against CC-related disease and pest outbreaks. Zhang, Hagerman and McCarl [33] found that summer heat stress was a significant factor for cattle breed selection in Texas with managers in regions with higher THI selecting more heat-tolerant cattle breeds (Bos indicus) than in other regions. A study in Africa showed that farmers changed both livestock species and mix with crops to adapt [34].…”

Section: Livestock Productionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Adaptation in Agriculture

Arunanondchai¹,

Fei²,

McCarl³

2018

Climate Resilient Agriculture - Strategies and Perspectives

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Climate Change is continuing and happening faster than previously anticipated. Agriculture is vulnerable on a global scale and is currently adapting but will need to make further efforts in the future. Both public and private adaptation actions will need to occur, as certain potentially desirable adaptations are either not feasible or cost effective for private parties. Public action will play a crucial role in facilitating and supporting farmers to overcome barriers to adaptation and move toward a more sustainable and resilient agriculture. Here we discuss the sensitivity of agriculture to climate change and the adaptation strategies observed or potentially possible. We also discuss private and public roles in adaptation along with the constraints and barriers that limit adaptation. In addition, we discuss desirable factors to consider in adaptation project appraisal.

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“…It has been recognized that Bos indicus cattle (e.g., Brahmans) are more tolerant to heat stress than Bos taurus breeds (English and Continental) (Hoffmann 2010;O'Neill et al 2010). An increase in Brahman and Brangus relative to Angus cattle breeds in hotter regions of Texas suggests that managers have recognized the value of this adaptation (Zhang et al 2013). Smaller ruminant livestock, e.g., sheep and goats, are more heat tolerant, require less water, and can consume a greater diversity of plant species than cattle and may be better suited to future climates in the Southern Plains ).…”

Section: Grazing Land Livestockmentioning

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Vulnerability of Southern Plains agriculture to climate change

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Projections of greater interannual and intrannual climate variability, including increasing temperatures, longer and more intense drought periods, and more extreme precipitation events, present growing challenges for agricultural production in the Southern Plains of the USA. We assess agricultural vulnerabilities within this region to support identification and development of adaptation strategies at regional to local scales, where many management decisions are made. Exposure to the synergistic effects of warming, such as fewer and more intense precipitation events and greater overall weather variability, will uniquely affect rain-fed and irrigated cropping, high-value specialty crops, extensive and intensive livestock production, and forestry. Although the sensitivities of various agricultural sectors to climatic stressors can be difficult to identify at regional scales, we summarize that crops irrigated from the Ogallala aquifer possess a high sensitivity; rangeland beef cattle production a low sensitivity; and rain-fed crops, forestry, and specialty crops intermediate sensitivities. Numerous adaptation strategies have been identified, including drought contingency planning, increased soil health, improved forecasts and associated decision support tools, and implementation of policies and financial instruments for risk management. However, the extent to which these strategies are adopted is variable and influenced by both biophysical and socioeconomic considerations. Inadequate local-and regional-scale climate risk and resilience information suggests that climate vulnerability research and climate adaptation approaches need to include bottom-up approaches such as learning networks and peer-to-peer communication.

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Influence of climate factors on spatial distribution of Texas cattle breeds

Cited by 32 publications

References 16 publications

An Overview of Mitigation and Adaptation Needs and Strategies for the Livestock Sector

An Overview of Mitigation and Adaptation Needs and Strategies for the Livestock Sector

Adaptation in Agriculture

Vulnerability of Southern Plains agriculture to climate change

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