SEC-S14/W4 - Sustainable Animal Productivity and Environmental Footprint Towards Global Food Security

I can relate to your concern about what you said, that an increasing population will increase demand for animal products such as meat, milk, and eggs. We have two solutions for these, either we go vegan or use the resources wisely. I have been a vegetarian for a long time, but I know that going vegan will not sound like a practical idea for all societies, as some communities can't even imagine that living on a vegetarian diet is even possible.

I am sure Week 4 SEC s14, should provide some ideas that can contribute positively to the environment and global food security.

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"Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself." –Henry David Thoreau

To Protect the Environment

Let me start with biodiversity, which plays a fundamental role in ecological balance as each species has its own specific function in the ecosystem, whether pollinating plants, decomposing organic matter, controlling pests, or controlling animal populations. Loss of biodiversity creates an imbalance, affecting various forms of life, including animals and humans.

Many plant and animal species are facing significant threats of extinction due to various human activities, such as habitat destruction, poaching, and climate change. Many species play fundamental roles in ecosystems, and their extinction could create a major imbalance. Furthermore, by using the organic manure generated from manure as fertilizer for gardens and vegetable gardens, we are encouraging the cultivation of native plants and the creation of a favorable environment for wildlife.

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Well-functioning ecosystems contribute to the existence of animals as they get a better quality of life. A balanced ecosystem helps control populations of animals and saves them from infectious diseases. If we conserve our ecosystem, that contributes to the prevention of outbreaks and epidemics, as it plays a major role in controlling diseases.

We all know that dense vegetation plays an important role in preventing forests and vegetation, which is another benefit of the vegetation providing shade and also saving water resources for animals living in those areas.

The environment has a direct impact on the physical, mental, and social well-being of animals and humans. Environmental factors include social and economic factors, housing, water supply, and social welfare.

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If the environment is favorable to the individual, he can make full use of his physical and mental abilities. Protection and promotion of environmental health are two of the major factors in promoting positive health. Environmental pollution has a very bad effect on health. Environmental factors such as water pollution, soil pollution, air pollution, poor habitat conditions, the presence of animal reservoirs, and vectors of diseases pose a constant threat to the health of living beings.

All living beings in the world are very important in contributing to the environment. Along with trees and plants, animals also contribute a lot to maintaining a balanced environment. Just as the lives of trees, plants, animals, and birds depend on humans, animals also play an important role in the lives of humans. But people are not aware of what kind of contribution is made.

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The health and safety of animals are very important for humans. Let us know the contribution of animals in people's lives and also know the ways to protect animals.

We have a solid contribution from animals and birds to human life, and vice versa, so the survival of animals and birds is very important for the lives of humans. Although their contribution is not visible to us, it is very important. The birds flying in the sky hunt insects that cause pollution and many other threats to human life on Earth.

If we talk about animals, livestock is very important for humans. Milk from animals like cows, buffalo, and goats is very useful for us. The same goes for other byproducts from animals that you mentioned in your post, like meat, eggs, and bones, which are all useful.

Many types of useful items are made from the sheep's wool and skin of different species of animals. Animal feces and urine also play an important role in agriculture and food production. The continuous decline in the number of animals and birds is also a matter of concern for human life. Therefore, it is very important to protect them. Let us know what kind of measures and efforts can be taken to protect the animals.

Measures to protect animals

Today, people are completely dependent on machines and chemicals, therefore people do not give importance to animals. To protect animals, we need to bring farming into the organic method so that the feces and urine of animals can be used and animal husbandry can be well promoted. For this, the use of chemicals will have to be reduced, and organic fertilizers will gradually be used.

To save animals, we shall have to see that we keep limited and healthy animals and get their health checked regularly. We should clean their living place so that they stay protected from infection and disease. It is important to pay special attention to the eating habits of animals and give them only nutritious and suitable food for their better health.

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We should follow the biosecurity module while rearing animals and pay proper attention to their safety. Also, we should use things of daily life obtained from them. Apart from this, we should keep animals safe from infectious diseases caused by animals.

That's all, folks. I hope you agree with my ideas on this important issue we are facing globally. On this note, I would like to invite @paholags, @sualeha, and @yenny47 to further discuss this topic.