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What is the projected increase in beef prices by 2050 due to climate change?
What is the projected increase in beef prices by 2050 due to climate change?
60 percent higher
How does temperature affect animal feed intake in livestock?
How does temperature affect animal feed intake in livestock?
3–5% reduction in animal feed intake with each degree rise in temperature
Which diseases in livestock are linked to climate variability?
Which diseases in livestock are linked to climate variability?
Rift Valley Fever (RVF) and tick-borne diseases (TBDs)
How does thermal stress impact animal reproduction traits in India?
How does thermal stress impact animal reproduction traits in India?
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What impact does extreme variability in rainfall and drought stress have on feed scarcity in dry regions of Asia?
What impact does extreme variability in rainfall and drought stress have on feed scarcity in dry regions of Asia?
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How does a high concentration of CO2 affect the quality of livestock fodder?
How does a high concentration of CO2 affect the quality of livestock fodder?
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What response do different breeds of livestock show to higher temperatures and water scarcity?
What response do different breeds of livestock show to higher temperatures and water scarcity?
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Which livestock sector is highly susceptible to increased temperature and reduced precipitation?
Which livestock sector is highly susceptible to increased temperature and reduced precipitation?
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What impact does climate variability have on diseases in livestock?
What impact does climate variability have on diseases in livestock?
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How much higher will beef prices be by 2050 due to no climate change?
How much higher will beef prices be by 2050 due to no climate change?
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