Challenges of pastoral cattle production in a sub-humid zone of Nigeria

Suleiman, A; Jackson, E L; Rushton, J

Abstract

More than 80 % of the 20 million heads of Nigerian cattle are kept by pastoral households. As such, optimal herd management is important in maintaining human nutrition, livelihoods and socio-cultural balance. This study was conducted to contribute to discussions on emerging challenges of the Nigerian livestock sector and to estimate herd prevalence, relative incidence, case fatality and impact on livelihood of cattle diseases in pastoral areas.

Citation

Suleiman, A., Jackson, E. L., & Rushton, J. (2015). Challenges of pastoral cattle production in a sub-humid zone of Nigeria. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 47(6), 1177-85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-015-0845-0

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 30, 2015
• Publication Date: May 1, 2015
• Deposit Date: May 20, 2015
• Journal: TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
• Print ISSN: 0049-4747
• Electronic ISSN: 1573-7438
• Publisher: Springer
• Volume: 47
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 1177-85
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-015-0845-0
• Public URL: https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1401059