The livestock revolution: a view on implications for Africa

Mwangi, D.M. and Omore, A. 2004. The livestock revolution: a view on implications for Africa. In: Owen, E., Smith, T., Steele, M.A., Anderson, S., Duncan, A.J., Herrero, M., Leaver, J.D., Reynolds, C.K., Richards, J.I. and Ku-Vera, J.C. (eds), Responding to the livestock revolution: the role of globalisation and implications for poverty alleviation. British Society of Animal Science Publication No. 33, Nottingham University Press, Nottingham, UK: 51-65.

A rapid growth in per capita consumption of livestock products is occurring in developing countries (Delgado et al., 1999; FOASTAT 1983-2002). In the last two decades and until 2020, the increase in the consumption of meat and milk has been estimated to be much higher in developing countries compared to developed countries (Delgado et al. 1999). This increase in consumption and demand is fuelling an increase in production.