WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PUT EFFECTIVE MEASURES IN PLACE

TO PROVIDE A CONDUCIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR

LIVESTOCK
Livestock are very fragile animals that require a conducive environment with the
right amount of shade, suitable temperature ranges and shelter to be a maximum
benefit to the farmer. The most important reason for creating a suitable and
conducive environment for livestock is to prevent the fall of production. E.g. dairy
cows turn to produce small amount of milk when they are reared in unconducive
environment, layer hens also lay fewer eggs less frequently when they are in
environments that are not conducive for them. Raising livestock in a conducive
environment also leads to the production of strong and healthy livestock. Livestock
raised in environments where certain features like the level of noise, temperature or
level humidity is not conducive will often lead to the growth of weaker livestock
with less developed immunity to illnesses and diseases. They will therefore easily
contract diseases which will lead to their death and lower production. A conducive
environment also makes livestock docile and easy to control. This is because the
animals feel comfortable and relaxed in a conducive environment and hence they
are easier to handle. However when they are raised in unconducive environment,
they become easily agitated, restless and violent posing a risk to the farmer and
other livestock. Conducive environments generally have fewer pests and parasites
that will affect the livestock. This results in reduction of illness and disease in the
livestock promoting the production of strong and healthy livestock.