Improved productivity and sustainable pastoral systems in an era of insecurity—Fulani herds of the southern Jos Plateau, North-Central Nigeria

dc.contributor.authorMajekodunmi, A.O.
dc.contributor.authorDongkum, C.
dc.contributor.authorLangs, T.
dc.contributor.authorShaw, A.
dc.contributor.authorWelburn, S.
dc.date.accessioned2017-02-10T14:33:40Z
dc.date.accessioned2017-10-14T11:55:49Z
dc.date.available2017-02-10T14:33:40Z
dc.date.available2017-10-14T11:55:49Z
dc.date.issued2016-09
dc.description.abstractAbstract This study investigated the productivity and management of sheep and cattle kept by Fulani pastoralists of Bokkos local government area on the Jos Plateau, North- Central Nigeria. Despite the challenges related to insecurity and restricted access to natural resources, results show large breeding herds with above average productivity and reproductive performance. The management strategy was focused on providing both milk and increased cattle numbers for pastoralists and beef to satisfy the high market demand. High natural herd growth and moderate offtake rates allowed households to maintain herd sizes with a small net increase in cattle numbers. Sheep productivity in these herds was characterised by high births, high mortality and high offtake, leading to overall negative herd growth. The use of hired herders is on the rise in response to natural resource conflict, insecurity and reduced family labour availability due to alternative livelihood strategies. Disease and related mortality remain significant constraints to productivity which could be addressed by increased access to quality veterinary care. However, any further increases in livestock numbers would put additional strain on already inadequate natural resources. Keywords Cattle . Productivity . Pastoralism . Fulani .en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://197.255.68.203/handle/123456789/21606
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Ghanaen_US
dc.subjectCattleen_US
dc.subjectNigeriaen_US
dc.subjectFulanien_US
dc.subjectPastoralismen_US
dc.subjectProductivityen_US
dc.titleImproved productivity and sustainable pastoral systems in an era of insecurity—Fulani herds of the southern Jos Plateau, North-Central Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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