GRAZING LIVESTOCK ENVIRONMENTALLY UNFRIENDLY POTENTIAL ON HORTICULTURAL SITES IN NIGERIA: REVIEW
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Livestock, grazing livestock, environment, horticultural sitesAbstract
Due to their destructive tendencies, grazing livestock pose a serious threat to horticultural areas and locales. The diverse effects of animals on horticultural regions are examined in this research, including grazing damage, soil erosion, trampling, disease transmission, weed dissemination, and nutrient management difficulties. Livestock grazing can reduce crop production and injure ornamental plants, which can result in financial losses. Large animals' stomping of the ground compacts the topsoil and harms root development and soil health. When animals disturb topsoil, it becomes vulnerable to wind and water erosion, which raises questions about soil erosion. Diseases spread by livestock can potentially threaten the development and potential of horticulture crops. The unintentional spread of weed seeds by livestock makes weed eradication more difficult. Various management techniques are required to reduce these negative impacts. Livestock can be kept out of horticultural areas by fencing them off and enforcing access restrictions. Systems for rotating grazing aid in controlling grazing pressure and preventing overgrazing. Following recommended practices, proper manure management maximizes advantages while avoiding environmental dangers. In order to stop the spread of diseases, disease surveillance and preventative measures are essential. Practices for conserving soil health include cover crops and erosion prevention. In conclusion, this research emphasizes the risk that livestock poses to horticultural sites and the significance of implementing effective management practices to protect crop yields, soil quality, and the general wellbeing of horticultural sites. Maintaining the productivity and attractiveness of these priceless sites requires effective management.
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