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To Convert the energy in feeds into products that can be utilized by human beings
The Main purpose of Livestock Production
Traditional, extensive livestock production
includes Indigenous breeds and Low-cost feeding will usually have a low performance and can therefore only justify minimal, if any, expenditurr for housing
Improved breeds
if management and feeding are available,it will usually be economicaly beneficial to increase the production intensity
Environmental control
Reduced waste of purchased feedstuff
better control of diseases and parasites
Construction of building and other livestock structures provides
Every facet of the design including production system, equipment, building materials, layout and Location
will play a part indetermining the profitability of production
generally increases with the intensity of production and the degree of confinement
The importance of Animal behavior aspects in the design of animal housing facilities
Animals that can exercise their natural species-specific movements and behavior patterns
are less likely to be stressed or injured and will therefore be more productive
other factors, such as feeding, management, thermal environment, construction and economics
can be equally or even more important in building design
Extensive Farming
uses small inputs of labor, fertilizers, and capital, relative to the land area being farmed
All animal production adapted to the existing environment
Survival emphasized rather than productivity
Modest to considerable human activity
No or very few purchased inputs
Animals fed near or only marginally above maintenance requirements for almest their entire lives
Animal products available only during certain seasons
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