BENEFITS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR IMPROVED LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA

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.