IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science (IJAES )

E- ISSN 2489-0081
P- ISSN 2695-1894
VOL. 10 NO. 4 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijaes.v10.no4.2024.pg1.9

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Small Ruminants Production and their Uses Among Farmers in Nigeria: A Review

Mustapha, S. B., Shehu, H., Nwosu, C. N. and Malabe, K. M.

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Abstract

The paper reviewed small ruminants production and their uses among farmers in Nigeria. It reported that most small ruminant keepers practiced semi-intensive management system whereby the animals are provided shelter and kept indoors for security purpose. Sheep and goats are kept for a variety of economic reasons including savings and investment, security and insurance, stability, and social functions. The small ruminants are also important in the socio-cultural lives of the farmers. Farmers keep small ruminants for income, meat, manure and religious/cultural reasons. The paper identified the major constraints of small ruminant production to include the cost of feed, inadequate extension services and diseases.

keywords:

Farmers, Production, Small ruminants, Uses

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