Climate Change And Animal Health

Author : Craig Stephen,Colleen Duncan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781000773859

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Climate Change and Animal Health by Craig Stephen,Colleen Duncan Pdf

This benchmark publication assembles information on the current and anticipated effects of climate change on animal health. It empowers educators, managers, practitioners, and researchers by providing evidence, experience, and opinions on what we need to do to prepare for, and cope with, the largest threat ever to have faced animals on this planet. With expert contributors from across the globe, the text equips the reader with information and means to develop sustainable adaptation or mitigation actions. After introducing animal health in a climate change context, chapters look at specific animal health impacts arising from climate change. The book concludes with suggestions on teachable and actionable ideas that could be used to mobilize concepts provided into education or advocacy. This book was written amid the COVID-19 pandemic and in the face of ever-increasing reports of on-the-ground, real-life climate impacts. Large scale wildfire and ocean heat waves killed unprecedented numbers of animals, while droughts in some areas and floods in others displaced thousands of livestock and made food scarce for even more. Climate change is real, and it is here. How we respond will have profound implications for people, biodiversity, welfare, conservation, societies, economies, and ecosystems. Today's veterinary educators are awakening to the need to adapt and train a new generation of animal health professionals who can understand and plan for climate change, and this book is an essential resource.

Author : Özkan, ?., Teillard, F., Lindsay, B., Montgomery, H., Rota, A., Gerber P., Dhingra M., Mottet, A.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251363515

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The role of animal health in national climate commitments by Özkan, ?., Teillard, F., Lindsay, B., Montgomery, H., Rota, A., Gerber P., Dhingra M., Mottet, A. Pdf

This brief has been produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with the Global Dairy Platform (GDP) and the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) and with the financial support of the New Zealand Government. The FAO was approached by GDP and GRA to develop guidance following previous research on dairy cattle in order to support policy makers and livestock sector actors in implementing a process that captures the co-benefits of cattle health initiatives in their climate commitments. It provides examples in specific countries in collaboration with the World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). This brief provides methodological guidance on the quantification of animal health interventions and their impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, on the basis that they deliver multiple benefits to individual farmers and society which could outweigh the costs of the intervention, particularly when considering reduced GHG emissions.

Author : Gangadhar Nayak,Kautuk Kumar Sardar,Bhabesh Chandra Das,Debiprasanna Das
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000833263

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Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Health and Production by Gangadhar Nayak,Kautuk Kumar Sardar,Bhabesh Chandra Das,Debiprasanna Das Pdf

This volume of 30 chapters contributed by reputed authors covers: Diversification of livestock and crops. Integration of livestock systems with forestry and crop production. Drought and heat wave tolerant varieties. Strategies for reduction of Green House Gases emission from ruminants. Application of GIS and remote sensing technologies. Breeds with inherent genetic capabilities to adapt to climate change. This book also takes into account the climate change adaptation, mitigation practices, and policy frameworks for promotion of sustainable livestock and poultry production. Print and electronic editions not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bhutan)

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Communicable diseases in animals
ISBN : OCLC:808629611

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Climate Change by Anonim Pdf

Author : Buli Tadese Wayesa
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783668551657

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Livestock and climate change mitigation strategies by Buli Tadese Wayesa Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Veterinary medicine, , course: Seminar, language: English, abstract: The objective of this review is to point out that the global dialog on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in animal agriculture has, thus far, not adequately considered animal welfare in proposed climate change mitigation strategies. Many suggested approaches for reducing emissions, most of which could generally be described as calls for the intensification of production, can have substantial effects on the animals. Climate change is seen as a major threat to the survival of many species, ecosystems and the sustainability of livestock production systems in many parts of the world. As per estimates, about 12.5% of total emissions of greenhouse gases are related to livestock production .This contribution is even higher (18%) when the deforestation related to the expansion of livestock production area is also considered to meet the growing demand of animal products. Livestock contributes about 9% of total carbon dioxide production emissions, 37% of methane, and 64% of nitrous oxide emissions throughout production process. There is an urgent need to integrate these other sustainability measures into GHG mitigation assessments. Mitigation in reducing emissions can be achieved in different ways related to animal feeding and management, manure collection, storage, improved animal waste management through energy (biogas) recovery, and management of crops fed to the livestock by bringing more drastic changes of the whole production system. A number of techniques exist to reduce methane emissions from enteric fermentation from ruminants. Improving the genetic potential of animals through planned cross-breeding or selection within a breed, and achieving this genetic potential through proper nutrition and improvements in reproductive efficiency, animal health and reproductive lifespan are effective and recommended approaches for improving animal productivity and reducing GHG emissions per unit of product. There are several factors which need to be considered for selection of best options for methane emission reduction: these include climate, economic, technical and material resources, existing manure management practices, regulatory requirements etc. Generally the methane mitigation strategies can be grouped under three broader headings viz., manage mental, nutritional and advanced biotechnological strategies.

Author : G D Nayak,K K Sardar,B C Das
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789390175024

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Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Health and Production by G D Nayak,K K Sardar,B C Das Pdf

The present book contains 30 chapters contributed by the learned authors of national and international repute covering on various latest aspects involving diversification of livestock and crops, integration of livestock systems with forestry and crop production, drought and heat wave tolerant varieties, strategies for reduction of Green House Gases emission from ruminants, application of GIS and remote sensing technologies, breeds with inherent genetic capabilities to adapt to climate change etc. This book also emphasises the climate change adaptation, mitigation practices, and policy frameworks for promotion of sustainable livestock and poultry production.

Author : Craig Stephen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781000285468

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Animals, Health, and Society by Craig Stephen Pdf

CHOICE Recommended title 2022 This timely book reframes the historic narrative of people, animals, and nature as risks to each other, to one where we think about health as a shared capacity. This new narrative promotes the positive contributions made to health across species and generations and addresses growing calls to shift from a reactive to proactive approach in One Health. Editor Craig Stephen takes the reader on a tour of the situations wherein we can all, regardless of our job description, work across species, sectors, and generations to motivate action. Perspectives and methods from a variety of fields and experts are shared and adapted to promote collaborative understanding of and action on determinants of health at the animal-society interface. Case studies demonstrate that the principles and practices presented are feasible, empowering people to make choices that concurrently benefit the health of animals, societies, and ecosystems. The first book to adapt and explain health promotion, harm reduction, and health equity issues in a One Health context, and in terms of animal health, this is necessary reading for students of and practitioners working in planetary health, conservation, ecohealth, public health, health promotion, veterinary medicine, and animal welfare.

Author : Veerasamy Sejian,Surinder Singh Chauhan,Chinnasamy Devaraj,Pradeep Kumar Malik,Raghavendra Bhatta
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811698361

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Climate Change and Livestock Production: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives by Veerasamy Sejian,Surinder Singh Chauhan,Chinnasamy Devaraj,Pradeep Kumar Malik,Raghavendra Bhatta Pdf

This book describes the importance of sustainable livestock production from a food security perspective in the changing climate scenario. It covers the amelioration of climate change impacts and describes the various mitigation strategies to reduce enteric methane emissions. The book targets sustainable livestock production by covering diverse concepts of amelioration, mitigation, and policy up-gradation. Further, it examines various adverse impacts of climate change on growth, meat, milk, and reproduction in livestock. Most importantly, the book covers novel aspects of quantifying heat stress response of livestock based on non-invasive methodologies, including infrared thermal imaging, sensor-based applications, hair, urine, and fecal cortisol estimation. Particular emphasis was given to describing the skin-based novel approaches to establish climate resilience in indigenous breeds. The book provides detailed descriptions of alleviating climate change impacts on shelter management, nutritional interventions, and genetics-based strategies involving advanced genomic tools. Lastly, it highlights the livestock species which could be considered ideal climate-resilient animal models to withstand the adversities associated with climate change.

Author : Jeffrey M. Levengood,Leif Norrgren
Publisher : Baltic University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789186189129

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Ecology and Animal Health by Jeffrey M. Levengood,Leif Norrgren Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251079201

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Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Greenhouse gas emissions by the livestock sector could be cut by as much as 30 percent through the wider use of existing best practices and technologies. FAO conducted a detailed analysis of GHG emissions at multiple stages of various livestock supply chains, including the production and transport of animal feed, on-farm energy use, emissions from animal digestion and manure decay, as well as the post-slaughter transport, refrigeration and packaging of animal products. This report represents the most comprehensive estimate made to-date of livestocks contribution to global warming as well as the sectors potential to help tackle the problem. This publication is aimed at professionals in food and agriculture as well as policy makers.

Author : Sukanta Mondal,Ram Lakhan Singh
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128222669

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Emerging Issues in Climate Smart Livestock Production by Sukanta Mondal,Ram Lakhan Singh Pdf

Emerging Issues in Climate Smart Livestock Production: Biological Tools and Techniques furnishes a detailed reference on livestock sustainability and the role of biotechnology for creating more sustainable livestock production systems. The book is a collection of scientific techniques, including genetic engineering used to modify and improve animals, fishes, and microorganisms for human benefit. The book is particularly attractive for scientists, researchers, students, educators, and professionals in agriculture, veterinary, and biotechnology science. This book promotes several biotechnological approaches that can easily be evaluated in the field for quality assurance programs beneficial to producing livestock products and overall public health. Biotechnology has the potential to improve the productivity of animals via increased growth, carcass quality and reproduction, improved nutrition and feed utilization, improved food quality and safety, improved animal health and welfare, and reduced waste through more efficient utilization of resources. Identifies and explores biotechnological approaches for sustainable livestock and fish production Focuses on strategies for enhancing livestock and fishery productivity and sustainability Presents the latest research on modern methods and technologies

Author : Jeff Sebo
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780190861018

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Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves by Jeff Sebo Pdf

In 2020, COVID-19, the Australia bushfires, and other global threats served as vivid reminders that human and nonhuman fates are increasingly linked. Human use of nonhuman animals contributes to pandemics, climate change, and other global threats which, in turn, contribute to biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and nonhuman suffering. Jeff Sebo argues that humans have a moral responsibility to include animals in global health and environmental policy. In particular, we should reduce our use of animals as part of our pandemic and climate change mitigation efforts and increase our support for animals as part of our adaptation efforts. Applying and extending frameworks such as One Health and the Green New Deal, Sebo calls for reducing support for factory farming, deforestation, and the wildlife trade; increasing support for humane, healthful, and sustainable alternatives; and considering human and nonhuman needs holistically. Sebo also considers connections with practical issues such as education, employment, social services, and infrastructure, as well as with theoretical issues such as well-being, moral status, political status, and population ethics. In all cases, he shows that these issues are both important and complex, and that we should neither underestimate our responsibilities because of our limitations, nor underestimate our limitations because of our responsibilities. Both an urgent call to action and a survey of what ethical and effective action requires, Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves is an invaluable resource for scholars, advocates, policy-makers, and anyone interested in what kind of world we should attempt to build and how.

Author : Sharon L. Deem,Kelly E. Lane-deGraaf,Elizabeth A. Rayhel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119382867

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Introduction to One Health by Sharon L. Deem,Kelly E. Lane-deGraaf,Elizabeth A. Rayhel Pdf

Introduction to One Health: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Planetary Health offers an accessible, readable introduction to the burgeoning field of One Health. Provides a thorough introduction to the who, what, where, when, why, and how of One Health Presents an overview of the One Health movement viewed through the perspective of different disciplines Encompasses disease ecology, conservation, and veterinary and human medicine Includes interviews from persons across disciplines important for the success of One Health Includes case studies in each chapter to demonstrate real-world applications

Author : David M. Sherman
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007-11-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470292105

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Tending Animals in the Global Village by David M. Sherman Pdf

A book like no other in the field of veterinary medicine with pertinent information every student and practitioner will find beneficial. Veterinaries have access to a great variety of texts, journals, and continuing education opportunities to keep them on top of the tremendous technological advances in clinical care and preventive medicine. Outside of the technical realm, however, there are many global trends, which exert profound effects on how the veterinary profession serves society and how veterinary professionals define their role in a rapidly changing world. This new and unrivaled book delves into these influences in impressive detail, identifying new challenges and opportunities for the veterinary profession in a global context. Unique topics covered include: * The important global trends with implications for veterinary medicine. * Different cultural attitudes towards the human use of animals, their impact on the human-animal relationship, and the challenges this poses for veterinarians. * The role of livestock in food security, rural development, and sustainable agriculture and the opportunities for veterinarians to improve the lives of people who depend on animals around the world. * The relationship of global environmental change to animal health and production. * The emerging field of conservation medicine and the important role of veterinarians in protecting biodiversity and conserving wildlife. * A global perspective on veterinary service delivery and the opportunities and challenges for improving animal health care worldwide. * The growth of international trade, its relation to food safety and animal health, and its impact on animal agricultural and veterinary medicine. * The growing risk of foreign animal disease, the national and international institutions involved in animal disease control, and the role of the private practitioner in controlling foreign animal disease. * Nontraditional career paths for veterinarians interested in working internationally and how to identify and prepare for such international career opportunities.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Forum on Microbial Threats
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309177757

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Global Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events by Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Forum on Microbial Threats Pdf

Long before the "germ theory" of disease was described, late in the nineteenth century, humans knew that climatic conditions influence the appearance and spread of epidemic diseases. Ancient notions about the effects of weather and climate on disease remain embedded in our collective consciousness-through expressions such as "cold" for rhinovirus infections; "malaria," derived from the Latin for "bad air;" and the common complaint of feeling "under the weather." Today, evidence is mounting that earth's climate is changing at a faster rate than previously appreciated, leading researchers to view the longstanding relationships between climate and disease with new urgency and from a global perspective. On December 4 and 5, 2007, the Forum on Microbial Threats hosted a public workshop in Washington, DC to consider the possible infectious disease impacts of global climate change and extreme weather events on human, animal, and plant health, as well as their expected implications for global and national security.