Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc - Sustainable Goat Production In The Changing Climate - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate aims to make the global scientific and academic communities aware of the potential of goats as a livestock of the future. When compared to more popular meat sources like cattle and swine goats have a lower carbon footprint and can aid in mitigating the effects of climate change as well as improving food production poverty and equity issues. This book will discuss the implication of climate change on goat production systems and emphasize the physiological potential of goats to adapt in erratically changing climatic conditions. Furthermore the book includes chapters on strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on goat production and highlights novel technologies used to assess the impact of heat stress in goats. Technology transfer strategies and policy - related issues will also be covered. Written and edited by an international team of experts on goats livestock animal agriculture and climate - smart food systems Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate will appeal to a broad audience from researchers to livestock specialists to veterinarians to policy makers in food and sustainability.
Title: Sustainable Goat Production In The Changing Climate
Brand: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Barcode: 9780443135255
Pages: 375 Pages
Publication Date: 6/24/2025
Category: Animal Husbandry