Climate change is a global phenomenon, but, its effect and impact are local as well as region-specific. Seasonal variations in rainfall and temperature have influenced the agro-climatic conditions as well as populations of pests, weeds, and diseases leading to a loss in livestock productivity. The present study was conducted in three districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh; namely, Azamgarh, Varanasi & Ghazipur. 180 respondents were interviewed, of which 143 respondents were following at least one adaptation strategy for livestock. 15 adaptation strategies were documented using Climate Change Adaptation Index (CCAI). Quantification of Indigenous Knowledge (QuIK) method given by Di Villers (1996) was adopted to assess the effectiveness of adaptation strategies with the help of 36 key informants (12 from each district). In Azamgarh the most effective adaptation strategy was following proper sanitation practices with a mean score 3.81a (+/- 0.18), in Varanasi Vaccination was considered the most effective one by farmers with a mean score of 4.13 (+/- 0.15), whereas in Ghazipur, use of jute cloth to cover animals in winter with mean score 3.44 (+/- 0.12) was considered most effective adaptation strategy.
Yadav, P; Maiti, S; Jha, SK; Meena, HR; Bhakat, M; Dixit, AK
Participatory assessment of farmer-led adaptation strategies in livestock rearing to climate change in eastern Uttar Pradesh
Indian Journal Of Dairy Science