Presents results of trials conducted by ILCAs' subhumid zone team on dry-season feed supplementation for traditionally managed cattle in the subhumid zone of West Africa. Discusses fodder bank development for pastoralists, constraints to fodder bank development, pastoralists' adoption and percept...
Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Suleiman, H.
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[Nigeria and West Africa: Fodder banks. Dry-season feed supplementation for traditionally managed cattle in the subhumid zone]
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Nigeria and West Africa: Fodder banks. Dry-season feed supplementation for traditionally managed cattle in the subhumid zone
Dicusses techniques used by pastoralists in establishing fodder banks; includes seed bed preparation, manuring & weed control. Also discusses the grazing behaviour of cattle with ref. to the fodder bank, utilization of the bank, and factors affecting regeneration.
Suleiman, H.
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[Fodder banks: Problems and perceptions of participant pastoralists]
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Fodder banks: Problems and perceptions of participant pastoralists
Presents input requirements and costs for fodder banks and other services. Includes materials for establishing fodder bank fence and for feeding, and management inputs by pastoralists & extension.
Suleiman, H.
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Magaji, D.
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[Input requirements and their costs for fodder banks and other livestock services]
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Input requirements and their costs for fodder banks and other livestock services
Presents results of monitoring extent & rate of adoption of two government promoted ILCA intervention packages, dry season cow supplementation & fodder banks, amongs Fulani pastoralists in the two case study areas of Kurmin Birri & Abet in Subhumid Nigeria as well as adherence to the original des...
Taylor-Powell, E.
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Suleiman, H.
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[Extension implementation of ILCA interventions: Dry-season cow supplementation and fodder banks]
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Extension implementation of ILCA interventions: Dry-season cow supplementation and fodder banks