Livestock and Natural Resource Management in Sustainable Agriculture.

Dr.Kedar Karki.

Livestock have been associated with humankind since time immemorial. Domestic Animals plays different role in human life due to its complex interaction among man, animal and surrounding environment.Livestock in developing countries is considered as the most economically important sub-sector of agriculture which contributes up to 25% of agricultural GDP in our own context it contributes about 31% in national agricultural GDP excluding its contribution of animal drought power. Rural livelihood greatly depends on accessibility of natural resources. The livestock sector holds promises for significant improvement in rural income through efficient utilization of natural resources like land, water, grasslands and women work forces in rural level. Livestock provides nutritious food in the form of milk, meat, and eggs where as other products like hides, skin, wool, feathers, dung and urine etc for the well being of mankind. Livestock also makes a significant contribution as animal power for transportation and agricultural operation particularly in rural areas.

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