Question

State and explain five reasons for keeping livestock.

Answer 1

1. source of food-animal products like meat and milk, are used as food
2. source of energy-Animal dung is used to generate biogas used for domestic activities e.g lighting and cooking
3. source of income-when products of animals are sold or livestock themselves, they create income
4. provision of raw materials —products like skin/hide can be used in leather industries
5. provision of farm power- animal like oxen can be used to provide power in the farm
6. provision of organic manure
7. cultural uses such as payment of dowry or slaughtered during ceremonies