THE UBIQUITOUS OF LIVESTOCK IN NIGERIA

Livestock almost everywhere in the World, including Nigeria provide meat, milk, raw materials for industries and traction to almost a quarter of the total area under crop production, they also provide a safety net in times of need in form of liquid assets and a strategy of diversification for food production. All the reviews and studies have showed that livestock play multiple roles in the livelihoods of people especially the poor in developing communities, this study presents an overview of the ubiquitous nature of livestock in developing communities, focusing on some of the trends and driving forces of livestock production and their implications for developing communities, it's also suggests some ways of improving livestock production for sustainability.