Livestock and Climate Change: Impact of Livestock on Climate and Mitigation Strategies

Scientific article published in Animal Frontiers analyzing the contribution of the livestock sector to global greenhouse gas emissions, with emphasis on enteric fermentation and manure storage by animal type. It examines the main direct and indirect emission sources from the sector and evaluates available mitigation strategies, including improvements in productive efficiency, changes in management systems, and technological options to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions.