BENEFITS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR IMPROVED LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA

Authors

  • O. A. Ojo Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria.
  • W. Buba Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4371

Abstract

This review paper discusses the use of biotechnology in livestock production. It takes into consideration the application of biotechnology in solving problems of livestock production, current uses and ethical issues. Application of biotechnology in livestock production include: production of good and high yielding animals, nutrition and feed utilization, reproduction, animal breeding and genetics as well as animal health. Application of biotechnology in animal husbandry has the potential to rapidly increase livestock production, help address some challenges of un-favourable environmental and climatic conditions and food insecurity in Nigeria.

Author Biographies

O. A. Ojo, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria.

National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services

W. Buba, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services

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Published

2024-07-07

How to Cite

Ojo, O. A., & Buba, W. (2024). BENEFITS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR IMPROVED LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 212–215. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.4371

Issue

2020: NSAP 2020 Proceedings

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