Enhancing resilience to climate change: a comprehensive PRISMA review of agricultural and non-agricultural adaptation strategies for Ghana
Farming in Ghana is highly vulnerable to climate change due to factors such as limited
financial resources, inadequate land availability, lack of access to technology, and …
financial resources, inadequate land availability, lack of access to technology, and …
[HTML][HTML] Climate change and socio-economic assessment of PLF in dairy farms: Three case studies
Abstract Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) techniques include sensors and tools to install
on livestock farms and/or animals to monitor them and support the decision making process …
on livestock farms and/or animals to monitor them and support the decision making process …
Biocultural heritage of transhumant territories
Abstract The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recently
declared transhumance pastoralism as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The …
declared transhumance pastoralism as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The …
First DNA sequencing in Beninese indigenous cattle breeds captures new milk protein variants
SFU Vanvanhossou, IJ Giambra, T Yin, K Brügemann… - Genes, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study investigated polymorphisms in the milk protein genes CSN1S1, CSN2, CSN1S2,
CSN3, LALBA, and LGB, and casein haplotypes in Beninese indigenous cattle. Considering …
CSN3, LALBA, and LGB, and casein haplotypes in Beninese indigenous cattle. Considering …
Effects of climate change on animal production
This paper examines the impact of global warming on animal production worldwide. The
accumulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere is causing changes in …
accumulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere is causing changes in …
Genomic insights into adaptation and inbreeding among Sub-Saharan African cattle from pastoral and agropastoral systems
OM Akinsola, AA Musa, L Muansangi, SP Singh… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), cattle are crucial for socioeconomic stability yet
face numerous environmental stressors such as diseases, parasites, and extreme heat …
face numerous environmental stressors such as diseases, parasites, and extreme heat …
The profile of HSPA1A gene expression and its association with heat tolerance in crossbred cattle and the tropically adapted dwarf Vechur and Kasaragod
Certain livestock breeds are adapted to hot and humid environments, and these breeds
have genetics that could be useful in a changing climate. The expression of several genes …
have genetics that could be useful in a changing climate. The expression of several genes …
Exploiting morphobiometric and genomic variability of African indigenous camel populations-A review
Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Africa are adapted to arid and the semi-arid
environmental conditions, and are valuable for meat, milk and fiber production. On account …
environmental conditions, and are valuable for meat, milk and fiber production. On account …
Analysis of the marketing channels of an indigenous smallholder cattle breed at risk of losing genetic diversity: The case of the Lagune cattle in Benin
MC Ahozonlin, JL Fianto, JA Houessou… - Journal of Agriculture and …, 2024 - jarts.info
This study was undertaken to investigate the marketing channels of Lagune cattle and
identify market potentials, constraints, and opportunities for its increased commercialisation …
identify market potentials, constraints, and opportunities for its increased commercialisation …
Sustainable small-scale animal agriculture and food security in Africa
N Assan - Sustainable Social Development, 2023 - aber.apacsci.com
For Africa, smallholder livestock farming is crucial for rural livelihood and food security.
Understanding the connections between food security, gender inequality, and climate …
Understanding the connections between food security, gender inequality, and climate …