Strategies for matching feed resources to small ruminant needs: a review

Reviews strategies for matching feed resources to small ruminant production in Africa. Climatic, ecological and socio-economic conditions prevailing determine the types of strategy to adopt. Strategy options proposed include limiting small ruminant numbers to suit available feed resources, efficient...

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Main Author Njwe, R.M. (Dschang Univ. Centre (Cameroon). Dept. of Animal Science)
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) ILCA 01.07.1992
Subjects
AFRICA
AFRIQUE
ALIMENTACION DE LOS ANIMALES
ALIMENTATION DES ANIMAUX
BESOIN NUTRITIONNEL
CAPRIN
CAPRINOS
NECESIDADES DE NUTRIENTES
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Summary:Reviews strategies for matching feed resources to small ruminant production in Africa. Climatic, ecological and socio-economic conditions prevailing determine the types of strategy to adopt. Strategy options proposed include limiting small ruminant numbers to suit available feed resources, efficient use of natural browse resources, increased use of legumes in cropping and pastoral systems, integration of small ruminant production w. tree crop plantations, more effective utilisation of crop residues and agro-industrial by-products, conservaiton of forages as silage or hay for use of fertilizer to improve forage yield where and when feasibile.
Bibliography:9400162
L02
ISBN:9290532580
9789290532583