Abstract

The study examined the environmental impact analysis of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Livestock Farm. The specific objectives are to: determine the effect of livestock waste ofthe fann on the staff and workers and to determine the effect ofthe livestock waste o e on soi m e study area. Livestock production provides sustainable contribution to food security and poverty reduction to Nigeria economy which there is no doubt, but no environmental implications like any other economic activity. This study contains a briefinsight of the environmental intact environmental impact analysis of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Livestock Farm. The instruments used for the data collection is the questionnaire and oral interview. The soil samples were collected from the Livestock Farm, School field and the Hostel. The soil analysis was carried out on the chemical and physical properties of the soil samples at National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike. Results of the present study showed spatial variation in soil physicochemical properties. Comparison results ofsoil samples based on the soil physio-chemical parameters using One Way Analysis ofVariance (ANOVA) showed significant differences among locationsfor all parameters studied. The texture of the soil samples was predominantly loamy sand. pH values of the soil samples ranged from 9.2 ±0.11 to 10.6 ± 0.08 and showed that there were significant (P < 0.05) difference among the samples, that is there were variations in the pH levels from the soil samples analyzed. The soil sample from all the location showed that they were alkaline. pH values ofthe soil samples ranged from 9.2 ±0.11 to 10.6 ± 0.08 and showed that there were significant (P < 0.05) difference among the samples, that is there were variations in the pH levels from the soil samples analyzed. The values obtained from this study shows that the highest organic matter content ofthe soil samples was observed in FC (soil from farm location C), while the highest value was observed in FA (soil from farm locationA). There was significant (P < 0.05) in all the samples. The calcium content ofthe soil samples revealed values ranging from 67.90 ±0.13 to 121.70±0.03. The highest value was recorded observed in FC (soil from farm location C), while the highest value was observed in SC (soil from MOUAU School). The magnesium content ofthe samples revealed values ranging from 55.30 ±1.88 to 92.60±2. Sample FC was observed to have the highest content of calcium, while sample FA had the least. The potassium content of the soil samples ranged from 25.30 ±2.70 to 56.30±1.23. Sample FC recorded the highest content of potassium. The sodium content of the soil samples ranged from 12.10 ±0.02 to 35.30 ±0.02. The values of acidity of the soil sample ranged from 11.30 ±2.94 to 13.01±2.63. The Electrical conductivity content ofthe soil samples ranged from 0.54 ±0.12 to 0.65±0.07. The Moisture Content ofthe soil samples ranged from 66.74 ±0.21 to 72.11±0.10. The values obtained from this study shows that the highest bulk density content ofthe soil samples was observed in FC (soil from farm location C), while the highest value was observed in sample RE (soil from Research). The Sulphur ofthe soil samples ranged from 37.90 ±0.21 to 61.10±0.10. The nitrate ofthe soil samples ranged from 2.47 ±1.15 to 3.22±1.16. The type of waste generated from the Livestock Farm include Animal dungs of 300kg waste water of 30 liters, waste feed 170kg, urine 20 liters. The waste generated from the Livestock Farm is used as fertilizer frequently while often times is used as energy source. This means that the waste generated is also usefill as it is used for further production.