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This review study evaluates the impacts of climate change on livestock health and production, with particular emphasis on heat stress, disease prevalence, nutritional deficiencies, and adaptation and mitigation strategies. Relevant articles collected from Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and other reputable journals were subjected to thematic analysis. Findings indicate that increasing temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events lead to reduced feed availability, lower productivity, and reproductive challenges. Climate change also exacerbates the spread of diseases, negatively affecting animal health and farm operations. Nutritional deficiencies further diminish feed quality and quantity. To address these challenges, developing heat-tolerant breeds, strengthening disease surveillance systems, and implementing sustainable land and water management strategies are essential. Additionally, enhancing the resilience of livestock production systems requires comprehensive research on effective management practices, climate policies, and adaptive strategies.

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Animal Health Climate change Disease prevalence Heat stress Nutritional deficiency

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Zia, Z., & Amn, S. (2026). Effects of Climate Change on Animal Health and Production. Journal of Natural Sciences – Kabul University, 8(Special Issue), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.62810/jns.v8iSpecial Issue.497
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