ABSTRACT
Livestock population meet the protein requirement of humans in addition to meeting from plants. This chapter discusses how weather elements influence shed management, pest and disease problem and animals’ productivity. In majority of the Veterinary and Animal Science University in India, they have one division on animal climatology, wherein both research and extension aspects are being attended. Heat stress results from the animal’s inability to dissipate sufficient heat to maintain homeothermy. Heat stress depressed the milk producing capability of the cattle and also reduced the per centage of fat in milk as per the report of Krishna Rao. The temperature-humidity index can be used to evaluate the impact of heat stress on the performance of broiler. Micro climate modification in animal and poultry sheds can be done through blowing of cool air through air pipes with holes, providing air conditioner, dehumidifier, room heater, humidifier and fan.
