Climate change is increasingly stressing cattle-based dairy systems in north sub-Saharan Africa (NSSA), threatening livelihoods and food security. This study combines livestock heat stress, feed production, and water accessibility data to assess where environmental changes jeopardize cattle milk production. Results show worsened conditions in ~17% of the study area. Increasing goat and camel populations while reducing cattle could increase milk production, lower resource demand, and decrease emissions. Shifting herd composition towards goats and camels can enhance resilience against climate change.
Publisher
Nature Food
Published On
Jul 21, 2022
Authors
Jaber Rahimi, Erwann Fillol, John Y. Mutua, Giuseppina Cinardi, Timothy P. Robinson, An M. O. Notenbaert, Polly J. Ericksen, Michael W. Graham, Klaus Butterbach-Bahl
Tags
climate change
cattle
milk production
goats
camels
food security
livelihoods
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