Climate Change Effects on Extensive Livestock Farming
Climate change is having a significant impact on extensive livestock farming. Rising temperatures are causing thermal stress in animals, which can lead to decreased growth and production, increased mortality, and reduced resistance to diseases. Increasing rainfall variability is also affecting pasture availability and quality, which can further impact livestock production.
Here are some of the main effects of climate change on extensive livestock farming:
- Thermal stress in animals
- Reduced pasture availability and quality
- Changes in pest and disease patterns
These effects are having a number of challenges for extensive livestock farmers, including:
- Finding ways to adapt to the changing climate
- Coping with the increased costs of production
- Dealing with the loss of biodiversity
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