ASSESSMENT OF WATER FOOTPRINT AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE

C.D. MIRANDA¹*, B. RANGAMMA², P. GREESHMA³, P. NAGARATNA KUMARI^4
1Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, 517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
²Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, 517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
³Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, 517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
⁴Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, 517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
* Corresponding Author : mirandadimphna@gmail.com

Received : 04-08-2022     Accepted : 27-08-2022     Published : 30-08-2022
Volume : 14     Issue : 8       Pages : 11563 - 11566
Int J Agr Sci 14.8 (2022):11563-11566

Keywords : Water footprint (WFP), Existence and survivability, Livestock
Academic Editor : Dr S. D. Bhingardeve
Conflict of Interest : None declared
Acknowledgements/Funding : Authors are thankful to Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, 517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
Author Contribution : All authors equally contributed

Water is basis for life on this planet, determining the existence and survivability of every species. However, the availability and sustainability of this natural resource has been questionable since past few years. Any good involves utilization of water during its production process but is generally not assessed or quantified in terms of produce. Therefore, in recent years, the measurement of the water footprint (WFP) in food, agriculture and its related sectors has been recognised as a significant measure of sustainability. Hence this paper signifies the water foot print assessment in livestock and other related products which is essential for determining the water use for production of milk, meat and other products

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