PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND ILCA/NAPRI SYMPOSIUM HELD IN KADUNA/ NIGERIA,
29 OCTOBER - 2 NOVEMBER 1984
Edited by
R. von Kaufmann
S. Chater
R. Blench
1986
INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK CENTRE FOR AFRICA
P.O. BOX 5689, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
KEY WORDS
/MEETING REPORT/ NIGERIA/ SUBHUMID ZONES/ LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS/ RESEARCH/ SUPPLEMENTARY FEEDING/ FEED LEGUMES/ FODDER BANKS/ MIXED CROPPING/ CROP RESIDUES/ MANURES/ LAND TENURE/ LAND USE/ ANIMAL HEALTH/ EXTENSION ACTIVITIES/
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Paper 1: Livestock research in Nigeria
Abstract
Address
References
Paper 2: An introduction to the subhumid zone of West Africa and the ILCA Subhumid Zone Programme
Abstract
Introduction
General characteristics of the subhumid zone
Objectives of the ILCA Subhumid Zone Programme
References
Paper 3: Population and land use in the subhumid zone of Nigeria
Abstract
Introduction
The ILCA case study areas
Conclusions
References
Paper 4: The ecology, vegetation and land use of subhumid Nigeria
Abstract
Introduction
Geology
Relief
Sunshine and radiation
Rainfall
Major soil types
Vegetation and land use
Distribution of cultivation
Forage resources
Forage productivity
Forage composition and availability
Forage constraints and interventions
Conclusions
References
Paper 5: Tsetse, trypanosomiasis and cattle in a changing environment
Abstract
Introduction
Tsetse and trypanosomiasis
Cattle
Discussion and conclusions
A schematic model of cattle distribution dynamics
References
Paper 6: Traditional cattle production in the subhumid zone of Nigeria
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusions
References
Paper 7: Traditional small ruminant production in the subhumid zone of Nigeria
Abstract
Introduction
General indicators of small ruminant production in the zone
Investigations of small ruminant production in case study areas
Potential intervention points in small ruminant production
References
Paper 8: Animal health in subhumid Nigeria
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Disease incidence
Results and discussion
Conclusions
Future research
References
Paper 9: Veterinary traditional practice in Nigeria
Abstract
Introduction
A comparison of veterinary and human traditional medical practices
Vernacular nomenclature of animal diseases
Traditional control of animal disease
Collection of information on veterinary traditional practice
Acknowledgments
References
Paper 10: The effects of supplementary feeding of traditionally managed Bunaji cows
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusions
References
Paper 11: Settlement and land use by Fulani pastoralists in case study areas
Abstract
Introduction
Abet study area
Kachia Grazing Reserve
Conclusions
References
Paper 12: Socio-economic aspects of Abet farming households
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Household labour utilization
Sources of income
Expenditure
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Reference
Paper 13: Cropping systems in the subhumid zone of Nigeria
Abstract
Introduction
General description of cropping systems
Cropping by farmers in Abet
Cropping by Fulani in Abet And Kurmin Biri
References
Paper 14: Crop-livestock interactions in the subhumid zone of Nigeria
Abstract
Introduction: general description of crop-livestock systems in the zone
Crop-livestock interactions in Abet and Kurmin Biri case study areas
Crop residues
Conclusions: crop residue grazing
Manure use for cropping in abet
Conclusions: Manuring
References
Paper 15: Integration of forage legumes into the cropping systems of Nigeria's subhumid zone
Abstract
Introduction
Undersowing of cereals with forage legumes
Simultaneous sowing
Alternative crop geometry to accommodate forage legumes
Contribution of forage legumes to food crop production
Legume-based cropping techniques
Conclusions
References
Paper 16: The establishment and management of fodder banks
Abstract
Introduction
Limitations to fodder bank development
Herbage production
Establishment
Productivity
Regeneration
Integrated crop and livestock production with fodder banks
Future component research
Reference
Paper 17: Utilization of fodder banks
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussion
Conclusions
References
Paper 18: Beneficiary reactions to the fodder bank trials
Abstract
Introduction
The sample of fodder banks
Initial decisions to test a fodder bank
Fulani feedback on fodder bank establishment
Utilization of fulani-managed fodder banks
Other factors influencing fodder bank utilization
Conclusions
Suggestions for further research
References
Abstract
Introduction
Dry-season cow supplementation
Fodder banks
Conclusions
Paper 20: The future of livestock systems research in Nigeria
Abstract
Introduction
Background to livestock systems research
Introduction of livestock systems research
The Future
Reference
Paper 21: The expected impact and future of the ILCA Subhumid Zone Programme
Abstract
Introduction
Strategic feeding
New crop-forage techniques
Crossbred dairy production
Indirect spin-offs from the research programme
Future research
Conclusions
Reference
Supplementary paper 1: Dairy subsector of the agro pastoral household economy
Abstract
Introduction
Herd management and milking
Allocation and utilization of milk
Milk processing and marketing
Other sources of women's income
Types of expenditures by women
Investment in agropastoral production
Implications for development of dairy production
References
Supplementary paper 2: Agropastoral herding practices and the grazing behaviour of cattle
Abstract
Introduction
Utilization of feed resources
Transhumant versus settled pastoralism
Summary and conclusions
References