This paper considers both direct and indirect contributions of livestock to food security in semi-arid parts of Nyakach. Livestock production is a major component of the agricultural economy of developing countries and goes well beyond direct food production. Sales of livestock and their products provide direct cash income to small-scale farmers. Livestock are the source of income for many farmers and have a critical role in the agricultural intensification process through provision of labor on farm, fuel and manure. Livestock ownership also contributes toward farming and economic stability through food production. The meaning of food security has evolved since the first World Food Conference of 1974. It is
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