Title: Issues In Organic Animal Agriculture: A Review
Authors: Iwegbu, A., Gbayisomore, S.O., and Onwumelu, I.J
Volume: 10
Issue: 5
Pages: 26-32
Publication Date: 2026/05/28
Abstract:
Animal health sector at the moment is in opposition to the continuous use of antibiotics growth promoters for livestock production. owing to the residual effect on the final consumer. Therefore, it has become so imperative to investigate issues in organic animal production that could boost performance without jeopardizing the health of man. In today's livestock, the production system has tremendously changed to a more intensive; with high animal productivity, due to better nutrition, health and housing management. However, the recent focus is on concerns over food quality, animal welfare and sustainability, human health and environmental quality which have led to the emergence growing interest in organic animal farming. Many tropical countries have found new opportunities in this novel market to export their organic animal products. Tropical countries have some natural advantages when it comes to organic livestock farming, which could be harnessed to boost organic livestock production for domestic consumption. To benefit maximally from this emerging system of food production, producers in developing countries must build their capacity and take into cognizance of their natural advantages and great benefit to the health of man and the environment. This review is targeted at bridging the lacuna, providing techniques/strategies and insights that will equip policy formulators and stakeholders in enhancing animal food sustainability, building capacity and optimization of the ecosystem.