Buffaloes hold significant potential in various aspects of life, especially in countries like Indonesia with a strong agricultural culture. In the agricultural sector, buffaloes have been invaluable work animals, aiding farmers in plowing fields, transporting goods, and facilitating other farming activities.
The occurrence of global climate change will directly and indirectly affect the livestock’s way of life. The direct impact on livestock includes disruptions to metabolism, ultimately affecting physiological responses and feed consumption. The indirect impact involves a decrease in feed availability, leading to disturbances in feed production.
The potential risks of climate change on animals make the entire production system more unstable, causing farmers to be uncertain about future income and the need for continuous adaptation. Livestock farmers who heavily rely on buffaloes as their primary source of income feel that their livelihoods are more significantly influenced by climate change.
