Describes the forage resources and their utilization by pastoralists' cattle in two of ILCA's case study areas in the sub-humid zone of Nigeria. Examines effects on cattle productivity. Presents some characteristics of the two case study areas, contribution of different grazing resources to total...
Bayer, W.
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Kaufmann, Ralph R. von
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Suleiman, H.
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[Forage resources and their utilization by herded cattle: A comparison of a grazing reserve and a farming area in the sub-humid zone of Nigeria]
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Forage resources and their utilization by herded cattle: A comparison of a grazing reserve and a farming area in the sub-humid zone of Nigeria
Presents results of a study of grazing behaviour and forage resources utilisation by herded cattle belonging to agropastoralists at Abet & Kurmin Biri in the subhumid zone of Nigeria as well time spent on walking, resting & watering. Subdivides grazing activities into natural range grazing, brows...
Presents 3-year results testing weight losses of cattle on 2 or 4-hour dry season grazing of fodder banks, compared to controls, within ILCA's subhumid zone programme in Nigeria and observations on diet selection and grazing activity on fodder banks and natural range.