The Role of Livestock in Developing Communities: Enhancing Multifunctionality

Swanepoel, F. J. C.; Stroebel, Aldo; Moyo, Siboniso

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“…Livestock ownership and productivity are often vital sources of income for rural households in many countries. Improved animal welfare practices, along with other factors, can positively influence livestock productivity, generating higher incomes for households and contributing to poverty reduction (Moyo et al, 2010;Sinclair et al, 2019).…”

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“…In regions where livestock plays a significant role in the economy and livelihoods of communities, supporting animal welfare measures can stimulate economic growth by creating employment opportunities and fostering sustainable agricultural systems (Moyo et al, 2010;Herrero et al, 2013). This is particularly relevant in countries like Somalia, where livestock holds immense importance for the economy and the livelihoods of many communities (Nori et al, 2016;Maundu et al, 2019;Mahmoud, 2010).…”

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The Link Between Animal Welfare and Sustainable Development: Lessons for Somalia. A Review Article

Mohamud,

Mohamed,

Mohamed

2023

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This study explores the importance of integrating animal welfare into Somalia's sustainable development strategies. The interconnectedness of animal welfare, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability is highlighted, emphasizing the need for comprehensive approaches. Stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives are crucial for effective collaboration and resource optimization. Addressing research gaps, including socio-economic impact assessments, intervention effectiveness evaluations, cultural and contextual considerations, analysis of different production systems, and exploration of the intersection of animal welfare and zoonotic disease prevention, is necessary for evidence-based decision-making. By leveraging research, promoting evidence-based interventions, and strengthening policy and governance frameworks, Somalia can enhance animal welfare, support sustainable livelihoods, and contribute to overall sustainable development in the country. The integration of animal welfare into Somalia's sustainable development agenda will not only benefit animal well-being but also foster resilient livestock systems, preserve cultural practices, and also contributing to global efforts to create a more equitable and compassionate world.

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The Link Between Animal Welfare and Sustainable Development: Lessons for Somalia. A Review Article

Mohamud,

Mohamed,

Mohamed

2023

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Nitrogen cycling in pastoral livestock systems in Sub‐Saharan Africa: knowns and unknowns

Carbonell

Merbold

Díaz‐Pinés

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Ecological Applications

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Pastoral systems are the dominant livestock production system in arid and semiarid regions of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). They are often the only form of agriculture that can be practised due to unfavourable climate and soil fertility levels that prevent crop cultivation. Pastoralism can have negative impacts on the environment, including land degradation, greenhouse gas emissions and other gases to the atmosphere, soil erosion, water pollution and biodiversity loss. Here, we review the current knowledge on nitrogen (N) cycling, storage and loss pathways, with an emphasis on identification of N emission hotspots.Our review reports a large uncertainty in the amount of N lost as ammonia from excreta and manure storage, as well as N losses via nitrate and DON leaching. We also found that another major N loss pathway (18%) -soil N 2 emissions -has not yet been measured. In order to summarize the available information, we use a virtual pastoral farm, with characteristics and management practices obtained from a real farm, Kapiti Research Station in Kenya. For outlining N flows at this virtual farm, we used published data, data from global studies, satellite imagery and geographic information system (GIS) tools. Our results show that N inputs in pastoral systems are dominated by atmospheric N deposition (approx. 80 %), while inputs due to biological nitrogen fixation seems to play a smaller role. A major N loss pathway is nitrogen leaching (nitrate > DON) from pastures (33%). Cattle enclosures (bomas), where animals are kept during night, represent N emissions hotspots, representing 16 % of the total N losses from the system. N losses via ammonia volatilization and N 2 O were four and three orders of magnitude higher from bomas than from the pasture, respectively. Based on our results, we further identify future research requirements and highlight the urgent need for experimental data collection to quantify nitrogen losses from manure in animal congregation areas. Such information is needed to improve our understanding on N cycling in pastoral systems in semi-arid regions and to provide practical recommendations for managers that can help with decision-making on management strategies in pastoral systems in semi-arid savannas.

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Breeding in Developing Countries and Tropics

Cloete

2012

Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology Series

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The Role of Livestock in Developing Communities: Enhancing Multifunctionality

Cited by 72 publications

References 153 publications

The Link Between Animal Welfare and Sustainable Development: Lessons for Somalia. A Review Article

The Link Between Animal Welfare and Sustainable Development: Lessons for Somalia. A Review Article

Nitrogen cycling in pastoral livestock systems in Sub‐Saharan Africa: knowns and unknowns

Breeding in Developing Countries and Tropics

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