Livestock rearing and pastoralist livestock systems
Animals are a key source of assets, income, food and energy for pastoralists and many small holder farmers around the globe. The increasing demand for animal products in urban areas constitutes an economic opportunity for many rural families. Livestock is a major lever for poverty reduction and crucial for food security above all in the semiarid areas in Africa and Asia. Here you find recent documents on various aspects of livestock development with high value for practitioners.
Selected links:
- Website of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
- Website of the FAO – Livestock, Environment and Development (LEAD)
- Website of the IUCN/WISP

