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A single visit questionnaire survey was undertaken on 50 cattle owners in Oyo state, south western Nigeria. Data were collected on grazing patterns, calving dates, calf mortalities and attitudes to the N'Dama breed and its crosses with Bunaji cattle. All cattle herds had similar grazing patterns,...


Jode, A. deReynolds, L.Matthewman, R.W.[Cattle production systems in the derived savannah and southern Guinea savannah regions of Oyo state, southern Nigeria]Cattle production systems in the derived savannah and southern Guinea savannah regions of Oyo state, southern Nigeria

Describes small scale livestock production in Fashola and Jago villages in forest and derived savanna of south-west Nigeria. Discussions and data on livestock management, animal health, animal nutrition, animal husbandry practices, animal population of indigenous breeds and levels of productivity...


Matthewman, R.W.[Principales races d'animaux domestiques des zones tropicales]Principales races d'animaux domestiques des zones tropicales

Presents the results of a study on the village sheep and goat production systems in the humid tropical zone of south-west Nigeria. Herd and flock population dynamics was outlined with discussions on: the importance of goat and sheep production in the area; suggestions for methods of improvement a...


Matthewman, R.W.[Small ruminant production in the humid tropical zone of southern Nigeria]Small ruminant production in the humid tropical zone of southern Nigeria

This paper reviews research findings relevant to draught animal husbandry and management, and highlights the differences in use of oxen and cows for draught. Topics considered include the choice between cows and oxen and effects of work on physiology, metabolism, health, food intake, digestion, b...


Matthewman, R.W.Dijkman, J.T.Zerbini, E.[The management and husbandry of male and female draught animals: Research achievements and needs]The management and husbandry of male and female draught animals: Research achievements and needs

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