Sejian, Veerasamy

Bhatta, Raghavendra

Gaughan, John

Malik, Pradeep Kumar

Naqvi, S. M. K.

Lal, Rattan

Sheep Production Adapting to Climate Change.

Singapore

2017

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Introduction

This book presents a compilation of the latest findings from reputed researchers around the globe, covering in detail climate change and its effects on sheep production. In the current global climate change scenario, information related to its impact on livestock agriculture is lacking.

The negative impacts of climate change are already being felt by all livestock species. Further, the mitigation and amelioration strategies that are applicable for one species may not hold true for another. As such, concerted research efforts are needed to identify species-specific strategies for mitigation and adaptation.

With that goal in mind, this book is the first of its kind to gather comprehensive information pertaining to the impact of climate change on various aspects of sheep production. It also sheds light on the role of sheep with regard to the global greenhouse gas pool. The book highlights the status quo of sheep production from climate change perspectives and projects the significance of adapting future sheep production to the challenges posed by climate change.

It addresses in detail the various adaptations, methane mitigation and amelioration strategies needed to sustain sheep production in the future. In addition, the book presents development plans and policies that will allow the sheep industry to cope with current climate changes and strategies that will lessen future impacts.
Bringing together essential information prepared by world-class researchers hailing from different agro-ecological zones, this book offers a unique resource for all researchers, teachers and students associated with sustaining the sheep production in the face of global change.

Adapting Sheep Production to Climate Change
Veerasamy Sejian, Raghavendra Bhatta, John Gaughan, Pradeep Kumar Malik, S. M. K. Naqvi, Rattan Lal

Climate Change Impact on Sheep Production: Growth, Milk, Wool, and Meat
G. R. Gowane, Y. P. Gadekar, Ved Prakash, Vinod Kadam, Ashish Chopra, L. L. L. Prince

Impact of Climate Change on Sheep Reproduction
Davendra Kumar, Kalyan De, Veerasamy Sejian, S. M. K. Naqvi

Climate Change Impact on Immune Response in Sheep
Mariangela Caroprese, Maria Giovanna Ciliberti, Marzia Albenzio, Agostino Sevi

Adaptive Mechanisms of Sheep to Climate Change
Veerasamy Sejian, Iqbal Hyder, V. P. Maurya, M. Bagath, G. Krishnan, Joy Aleena et al.

Sheep Genetic Diversity and Breed Differences for Climate-Change Adaptation
Ahmed R. Elbeltagy

Climate Changes, Water Use and Survival During Severe Water Deprivation
S. M. K. Naqvi, Kalyan De, Davendra Kumar, Veerasamy Sejian

Projected Impacts of Climate Changes and Sustainability of Sheep Production Systems
John Gaughan

Impact of Climate Change on Sheep Disease Occurrences and Its Management
G. B. Manjunathareddy, B. Sajjanar, Veerasamy Sejian

Enteric Methane Emission in Sheep: Process Description and Factors Influencing Production
N. M. Soren, Veerasamy Sejian, Megolhubino Terhuja, George Dominic

Alteration in Rumen Functions and Diet Digestibility During Heat Stress in Sheep
Iqbal Hyder, P. Ravi Kanth Reddy, Jakkula Raju, P. Manjari, Ch. Srinivasa Prasad, K. Aswani Kumar et al.

Methane Estimation Methodologies in Sheep
Pradeep Kumar Malik, Bhoomika S. Bakshi, Veerasamy Sejian, Patrik R. Zimmerman, M. Kurihara, Raghavendra Bhatta

Enteric Methane Emission and Reduction Strategies in Sheep
Raghavendra Bhatta, Pradeep Kumar Malik, Veerasamy Sejian

Measurement of Severity of Heat Stress in Sheep
Veerasamy Sejian, G. Krishnan, M. Bagath, Shalini Vaswani, Prathap Pragna, Joy Aleena et al.

Biological Markers for Climate Change: Impact in Sheep
Russell E. Lyons

Ideal Housing Systems for Sheep to Cope with Climate Change
Kalyan De, Davendra Kumar, Palanisamy Thirumurugan, Artabandhoo Sahoo, S. M. K. Naqvi

Management Strategies to Reduce Heat Stress in Sheep
Angela M. Lees, J. C. Lees, Veerasamy Sejian, John Gaughan

Nutritional Strategies to Alleviate Heat Stress in Sheep
F. R. Dunshea, P. A. Gonzalez-Rivas, A. T. Hung, K. DiGiacomo, S. S. Chauhan, B. J. Leury et al.

Significance of Body Condition Scoring System to Optimize Sheep Production
V. P. Maurya, Veerasamy Sejian, Gyanendra Singh, H. A. Samad, Vijay Domple, S. S. Dangi et al.

Adaptation Strategies to Counter Climate Change Impact on Sheep
Veerasamy Sejian, Lipismita Samal, N. M. Soren, M. Bagath, G. Krishnan, M. K. Vidya et al.

Adapting Sheep Production to Changing Climate: Conclusions and Researchable Priorities
Veerasamy Sejian, Raghavendra Bhatta, John Gaughan, Pradeep Kumar Malik, S. M. K. Naqvi, Rattan Lal