In a world marked by shifting climate patterns, a growing human population, and rising demand for ruminant-derived protein, producers face the need to implement strategies that enhance productivity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), promote adaptability, and improve the sustainability of milk and meat production while optimizing resource use. One promising strategy to address these challenges is the adoption of silvopastoral production systems, which combine livestock with trees and shrubs. These systems are widely used in Latin America due to their proven benefits in terms of production, reduced emission intensity, land utilization efficiency, and other ecosystem services. Transferring technology from one region to another necessitates adapting these techniques to suit the receiving environment. This review suggests that the successful silvopastoral systems employed in the Latin America context can be effectively introduced in Nigeria, offering potential advantages for livestock owners. The research encompassed in this review demonstrates that the utilization of silvopastoral systems in ruminant farming can contribute to achieving several sustainable development goals, including enhancing food security, increasing milk and meat yields, supporting conservation efforts, bolstering biodiversity, and reducing GHG emissions. At the level of individual farms, the adoption of silvopastoral systems (SPS) can enhance the stability and resilience of farmers' livelihoods, boost milk production, facilitate animal growth, and improve animal welfare.

在气候模式不断变化、人口不断增长以及反刍动物蛋白需求不断增长的世界中，生产商需要实施提高生产力、减少温室气体排放 (GHG)、提高适应性和提高可持续性的战略。牛奶和肉类生产，同时优化资源利用。应对这些挑战的一项有前途的战略是采用林牧生产系统，将牲畜与树木和灌木结合起来。这些系统因其在生产、降低排放强度、土地利用效率和其他生态系统服务方面的公认效益而在拉丁美洲得到广泛应用。将技术从一个地区转移到另一个地区需要调整这些技术以适应接收环境。本次审查表明，拉丁美洲采用的成功的林牧系统可以有效地引入尼日利亚，为牲畜所有者提供潜在的优势。本次综述中的研究表明，在反刍动物养殖中利用林牧系统有助于实现多项可持续发展目标，包括加强粮食安全、增加牛奶和肉类产量、支持保护工作、促进生物多样性和减少温室气体排放。在个体农场层面，采用林牧系统（SPS）可以增强农民生计的稳定性和弹性，提高牛奶产量，促进动物生长，改善动物福利。