Farm animal welfare in the Nigerian context.

Abstract

Abstract This chapter covers ways to improve livestock in low-income areas such as Nigeria with the help of its government overcoming various challenges. Highlights focused on case studies which includes: better welfare practices for polo horses; training farmers on good animal welfare practices; and how to change the behaviour of cattle farmers in Nigeria and other African countries. The chapter also features the work and life in Nigeria of Dr Aworh-Ajumobi, he works as a government veterinarian at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Abuja.