International Journal of Livestock Production最新文献

{"title":"Major hoof and musculoskeletal disorders of cart pulling mules with special reference to lameness in Bahir Dar town, northwestern Ethiopia","authors":"Atalel Dagmawit, Aragaw Kassaye, Mekibib Berhanu","doi":"10.5897/ijlp2018.0525","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/ijlp2018.0525","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14143,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Livestock Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139591066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characterization of goat production systems in two agro-ecological zones of Burkina Faso, West Africa","authors":"Akounda Badjibassa, Ouedraogo Dominique, Anna Burger Pamela, D. Rosen Benjamin, P. Van Tassell Curtis, Solkner Johann, Soudre Albert","doi":"10.5897/ijlp2023.0833","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/ijlp2023.0833","url":null,"abstract":"Improving the management of goat in rural areas and enhancing its ability to alleviate smallholder poverty requires a better understanding of the existing production systems. This study has been undertaken to characterize the diversity of goat farming systems and identify major constraints and opportunities for their sustainability in two agro-ecological zones of Burkina Faso, namely Sudano-Sahelian and Sudanian, as input for community-based breeding programs. Therefore, data of 372 goat keepers and their herd characteristics were collected in a questionnaire. Two quantitative and 12 qualitative variables were used to perform multiple correspondence analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis. The results indicated that farmers were largely illiterate, with men slightly outnumbered by women. The surveys were divided into 3 clusters. The first 2 clusters were composed of sedentary agropastoral systems. These 2 clusters, which include over 85% of all respondents, represented subsistence crop and livestock productions. Livestock is reared for multiple purposes including income, meat, manure, saving and socio-cultural reasons. The third and smallest cluster (14.5%) was composed entirely of Fulani people in both areas Sudano-Sahelian (85%) and Sudanian (15%). This cluster was the only one containing transhumant production system, with 85% of these farmers practicing seasonal mobility of their herds. Fifteen constraints of goat production were identified, the main ones including conflicts, feed shortage, diseases, lack of workforce and abortions. Although our results showed diversity on goat farming systems among identified groups. Given the lack of formal breeding scheme and institutional support, community-based breeding approaches, which harness the indigenous knowledge and farmers’ full commitment, should be explored to improve smallholder production system while conserving genetic diversity. Key words: Capra aegagrus hircus, farming, agropastoral, transhumance.","PeriodicalId":14143,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Livestock Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135976846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Phenotypic and production characteristics of locally adapted pig ecotypes in South-Western Agro-ecological Zone, Uganda","authors":"Kampire Jackline, N. Kiwanuka Gertrude, Kagoro-Rugunda Grace","doi":"10.5897/ijlp2023.0834","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/ijlp2023.0834","url":null,"abstract":"The study to document phenotypic characteristics of locally adapted pigs was carried out in South-Western Agro-ecological Zone (SWAEZ) Uganda. 784 households were included; keeping a total of 3032 pigs including piglets. Only one adult pig in each household was used for recording of phenotypic characteristics. These included 252 males and 1032 females totalling 1284 pigs. Piglets (0-3 months old) constituted a slightly bigger percentage of the population 1149 (38%), followed by adult females 1084 (34%), growing females 361 (11.9%), growing males 252 (8.3%) and adult males (7.8%), respectively. Locally adapted pigs displayed unique phenotypic characteristics, which differentiated them from exotic breeds. In this study, the key body features of the pigs included skin colour and pattern, type of head, ear orientation, tail, backline, and number of teats in addition to herd related data. The data was subjected to the analysis of variance and Chi-square test procedures in SPSS 2016 to compare prevalence of traits in the different districts. Majority of the pigs had black skin colour with long straight hair, with small body weight and long thin snouts and semi-lop ears projecting forward. Herd size was between 1 and 7 majority being piglets. Widespread phenotypic and genetic characterisation should be undertaken for effective conservation planning and sustainable utilization of locally adapted pigs. Key words: Phenotypic characterisation, locally adapted pigs, South-Western Agro-ecological Zone (SWAEZ), Uganda.","PeriodicalId":14143,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Livestock Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135976713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Entomological inventory of bovine trypanosome vectors in the locality of Logone Birni, Far North Cameroon","authors":"Justin TOMPALOUMLA, Roland ZIEBE, ELA Michelson AZO’O, Yakouba BLAMA, Lazare NASAAR, FRU Martin ACHIRI","doi":"10.5897/ijlp2023.0826","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/ijlp2023.0826","url":null,"abstract":"In order to identify the vectors of bovine trypanosomiasis in the locality of Logone Birni, inventories were carried out from March to June 2020 in six sites.  The purpose of this work is to contribute to the evaluation of the seroprevalence of bovine trypanosomiasis, to identify trypanosome vectors and to inventory the vector control methods already implemented in this area.  Forty cattle were sampled for parasite analysis using the Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) method. Insect captures were made using Vavoua traps at a frequency of three successive days per week during the two months of investigations. Surveys and interviews were also conducted with thirty people (traditional leaders, livestock farmers and shepherds) about local control methods.  The analysis results show that, of the 40 cattle tested, Trypanosoma vivax and Trypanosoma congolense are the most frequent parasites with a seroprevalence rate of 30 and 05%, respectively.  A total of 12,482 Stomoxes and 494 Tabanids were captured with an average of Apparent Population Density (APD) of 173.36 Stomoxes/Trap/Day and 6.86 Tabanids/Trap/Day, respectively. In short, trypanosome seroprevalence is very high compared to the diversity of mechanical vectors (Stomoxes and Tabanids) and the absence of biological vectors (Glossina species). According to breeders, control methods reduce the pressure of insect vectors on cattle and make pastures more accessible, hence the need to deepen by diversifying control methods against the mechanical vectors listed. Key words: Seroprevalence, vector, trypanosome, trypanosomiasis, vector control, apparent density, Stomoxes, Tabanids.","PeriodicalId":14143,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Livestock Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136278836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Incorporation of functional feed ingredients to substitute antimicrobials in animal nutrition: Opportunities for livestock production in developing countries","authors":"Ndudzo Abigarl, Pullen Jessica, Magwaba Tapiwanashe, Ndlovu Sakhile, Moyo Mongameli, Sibanda Samantha, Chimbo Jeffrey, Mugoti Alban","doi":"10.5897/ijlp2023.0820","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/ijlp2023.0820","url":null,"abstract":"Livestock including cattle, goats, sheep, pigs and poultry are kept under traditional farming systems producing manure, supporting crop production, insurance and financing emergency cash needs, and improving social status. The livestock feed resource base is mostly natural graze and crop residues whose quality and supply are dependent upon unreliable rainfall patterns. Due to rising demand for cropland, overgrazing, bush encroachment and bush burning, grazing supplies are being depleted. Grazing is supplemented using commercial feeds heavily infused with antibiotics contributing to antimicrobial resistance. Feed constitutes the largest expenditure, thus incorporating functional feed ingredients is favored. The study serves to increase farmers’ awareness to substituting antimicrobials with functional feed ingredients. A systematic review of literature was done and keywords related to animal nutrition, functional feeds and antimicrobial resistance were used to identify relevant articles. Results revealed that functional feeding of livestock offers a potential diversity to animal production systems and may increase profitability in animal husbandry ventures. Functional feed ingredients improve productivity and vigor by enhancing digestibility, preserving and stabilizing beneficial gut microflora, and having a favorable impact on the environment. Probiotics, plant phytogenic compounds, and prebiotics, have the potential to replace antimicrobials as environmentally-friendly therapeutics and growth promoters.","PeriodicalId":14143,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Livestock Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81338440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle kept under pastoral management system in selected districts of Borana zone, Ethiopia","authors":"Teshome Dereje, Muluneh Bantayehu, Hussien Beshir, Asefa Zerihun","doi":"10.5897/ijlp2022.0800","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/ijlp2022.0800","url":null,"abstract":"The present study was conducted in three districts (Arero, Moyale and Yabello) of Borana zone, from October 2016 to June 2018, with the aim to determine the prevalence, identify the species and detect the risk factors of GIT parasites. For this cross-sectional study, a total of 383 faecal samples were collected directly from the rectum of the animal and examined using flotation and sedimentation techniques according to standard parasitological procedures. The study revealed that the overall prevalence of GIT parasites was 56.92% (95% CI= 51.8 to 62%). The prevalence was higher in Moyale (71.65%; 95% CI=62.98 to 79.29%), followed by Yabello (52.76%; 95% CI= 43.70 to 61.67%) and Arero (46.51%; 95% CI= 37.69 to 55.50%). The occurrence of GIT parasites among districts was found significant (P<0.05). Among the identified parasites, the highest prevalence was determined for Strongyles type species (29.6%), followed by Eimeria (23.28%), while trematodes and cestodes were found at lower prevalence. The prevalence of GIT parasites was also found to be significantly associated to the age, body condition and history of anthelmintic use of the sampled animals (P<0.05). Sex was insignificantly (P>0.05) associated with the occurrence of GIT parasites. The study revealed that GIT parasites were one of the major problems that could affect health and productivity of cattle in the study area. Therefore, creation of awareness on the effects of GIT parasites for the pastoralists in the study area and designing strategic control approaches have a paramount importance to improve the health and productivity of cattle production in the area. Key words: Borana, Cattle, Ethiopia, gastrointestinal parasites, prevalence.","PeriodicalId":14143,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Livestock Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135394982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of improved sheep breeds in pastoral areas of Yabello district, Southern Oromia, Ethiopia","authors":"Desiso Feyissa, Mohammed Abdulla Ahmed, Asefa Yonas","doi":"10.5897/ijlp2022.0796","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/ijlp2022.0796","url":null,"abstract":"This study was conducted at Yabello district of Borana zone with the objectives of evaluating the productive performance of the 25% Dorper crossbred and the local blackhead Somali sheep under agro pastoralists&rsquo; conditions, creating awareness, improving pastoralists&rsquo; knowledge and skill. The training was given to the selected pastoralists, development agents, and experts on the importance and management of the improved sheep. A total of four F1 50% Dorper crossbred were provided for the two established Pastoralists&rsquo; Research Groups (PRGs). Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected using appropriate methods. The quantitative data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and an independent sample t-test while qualitative were analyzed using pairwise ranking and narration methods. The result of the study indicated that 25% Dorper crossbred ram were significantly higher in birth weight, weight at 6 months, and yearling (marketable) weight at 12 months compared to the local blackhead Somali sheep. Moreover, Dorper crossbred had better marketability, weight, meat, drought, and disease resistance compared to their counterparts. As a result, all concerned parties should make 25% Dorper crosses more popular and scaled up in order to improve the productive performance of the local blackhead Somali sheep in the study areas. Key words: Dorper, evaluation, blackhead Somali.","PeriodicalId":14143,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Livestock Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135394981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Moist feeding in Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) nutrition: Influence on growth performance and carcass characteristics","authors":"Janet Mah Akob Ane, Tatanja Niba Aziwo, Awah-Ndukum Julius","doi":"10.5897/ijlp2022.0810","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/ijlp2022.0810","url":null,"abstract":"This study was aimed at investigating the influence of different proportion of water to dry meal, to give a moist feed form in feeding Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) and assess the influence of these different feed forms on growth performance and carcass characteristics. A completely randomized design of fifty-four one to two weeks old ducklings weighing 64 to 67 g were randomly distributed into 3 treatments with three replicates each, was used for a study period of 8 weeks. Two standard starter and grower feeds were formulated for the study. Starter diet was fed for the first 4 weeks and grower for the final 4 weeks. The treatments based on water to dry feed ratios included a control treatment (TC: Dry feed), Moist 1 Treatment (M1T : 0.5 water : 1 dry feed) and Moist 2 Treatment (M2T : 0.75 water : 1 dry feed). Data was collected on growth performance (feed intake, weight gained, feed conversion ratio (FCR) and carcass characteristics. The results showed that feed intake, weight gain and FCR were higher (P&le;0.5) for M2T than M1T and TC. M1T showed higher (P&le;0.5) feed intake than TC and no differences (P&gt;0.05) for weight gain and FCR. No significant differences (P&gt;0.05) were found with the weights of different body parts (thigh, drumstick, breast, liver, heart, small intestine, gizzards and caeca) for all the treatments. In conclusion, providing moist feeds to Muscovy ducks compared to dry feed is more beneficial for growth performance.&nbsp; Key words: Muscovy ducks, moist feed, growth performance, carcass characteristics.","PeriodicalId":14143,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Livestock Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135758254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Distribution and relative abundance of pig breeds in South-Western Agro-ecological Zone, Uganda: Status of locally adapted pigs","authors":"Kampire Jackline, Kagoro-Rugunda Grace, N. Gertrude","doi":"10.5897/ijlp2023.0818","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/ijlp2023.0818","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14143,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Livestock Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79653788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A review on differentiation of goat populations in Ethiopia based on husbandry practices, breeding and morphological traits: The primary step for conservation","authors":"Tade Birara, Melesse Aberra","doi":"10.5897/ijlp2022.0799","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5897/ijlp2022.0799","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14143,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Livestock Production","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78780094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}