https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/JLP <p>Journal of livestock policy (JLP) is an open access journal that publishes monthly papers on livestock policy. It covers a wide range of topics related to animal health, food security, environmental and social impacts, trade and market access, governance and regulation, innovation and development, and education and extension. The journal has an ISSN number and a DOI prefix and is indexed in several databases. It has a fast and double-blinded peer-review process with an experienced editorial team. Authors keep the copyright of their work and allow the journal to publish, distribute and archive it.</p> IPRJB en-US Journal of Livestock Policy 2525-4685 <p>Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License</a> that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work’s authorship and initial publication in this journal.</p> https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/JLP/article/view/2514 <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The aim of the study was to investigate land tenure policies and property rights affecting livestock production in Bangladesh.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The study revealed a significant influence of secure land tenure on livestock productivity, investment decisions, and sustainability. Secure property rights are consistently associated with higher levels of livestock productivity, increased investment in animal husbandry practices, and improved land management strategies among rural households. Moreover, tenure security facilitates long-term investments in livestock genetic improvement programs, leading to higher milk yields and improved household incomes among dairy farmers.</p> <p><strong>Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: </strong>Institutional Theory &amp; Property Rights Theory may be used to anchor future studies on land tenure policies and property rights affecting livestock production in Bangladesh. Promote community-based natural resource management approaches that recognize customary land tenure systems. Empowering local communities to manage their grazing lands can enhance ecological sustainability, reduce conflicts, and improve livelihoods among pastoralist groups. Advocate for the legal recognition of customary land rights and indigenous knowledge systems in national land tenure policies. Acknowledging traditional tenure arrangements can strengthen tenure security, promote social equity, and enhance the resilience of livestock production systems.</p> Michael Rishit Copyright (c) 2024 Michael Rishit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-04-26 2024-04-26 3 1 11 20 10.47604/jlp.v3i1.2514 https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/JLP/article/view/2513 <p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The aim of the study was to examine the effects of trade policies and regulations on global livestock markets and food security in Kenya.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The study revealed that the effects of trade policies and regulations on global livestock markets and food security in Kenya underscore the intricate interplay between local agricultural systems and international trade dynamics. Trade policies, including tariffs, quotas, and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, significantly influence Kenya's livestock sector by shaping market access, competitiveness, and domestic production levels. While trade liberalization measures may enhance market opportunities and foster economic growth, they also pose challenges to local farmers and food security by exposing them to international competition and market fluctuations.</p> <p><strong>Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:</strong> New Trade Theory &amp; Institutional Theory may be used to anchor future studies on effects of trade policies and regulations on global livestock markets and food security in Kenya. Efforts should be made to enhance the transparency, coherence, and consistency of trade policies and regulations related to livestock markets. There is a need to adopt a balanced approach that promotes trade while safeguarding food security and sustainable development goals. Policymakers should prioritize measures that enhance the resilience and competitiveness of domestic livestock producers, particularly small-scale farmers and vulnerable communities. This could involve targeted support programs such as access to credit, technical assistance, and market information, aimed at improving productivity, market access, and income generation.</p> Jackson Mwenda Copyright (c) 2024 Jackson Mwenda https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-04-26 2024-04-26 3 1 1 10 10.47604/jlp.v3i1.2513