A NOTE ON THE POSSIBILITIES OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION IN DROMEDARY (Camelus dromedarius) IN SEMI ARID ZONE OF NIGERIA

Authors

  • M. I. Ghude
  • S. A. Maigandi Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto.
  • H. A. Alkali Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State.
  • S. Labaran Mashi LGA, Katsina State.
  • H. Danyaro йFederal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, Kano, Kano State
  • M. G. Garba Federal University, Dutsin–Ma, Katsina State
  • H. B. Mohammed Dalanj University, Sudan
  • A. Y. Abdullahi Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State
  • N. A. Alasan National Institute for Agricultural Research, Niger Republic.
  • S. M. Inuwa Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia, Jigawa State.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5372

Keywords:

Dromedary, AI, semi-arid zone, possibilities, semen collection

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the possibilities of Artificial Insemination (AI) in dromedary camel and also to come up with the challenges of the production system in the semi-arid zone of Nigeria. The potentialities of camels to sustain the lives of the pastoralists living in the marginal lands of the study area cannot be allowed to be neglected. In some parts of the world, despite the AI associated problems, it was reported to be practicable. Several technical components such as training of the bull, provision of underground room for semen collection, provision of suitable Artificial Vagina (AV), adequate semen storage facilities among others shall be provided. In conclusion, the practice of AI in dromedary camel in the study area is possible if researchers devoted more time and funding agencies deployed more resources with intensive agro-livestock extension services.

Author Biographies

M. I. Ghude

Veterinary Section, Agric Department

S. A. Maigandi, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto.

Department of Animal Science

H. A. Alkali, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State.

βDepartment of Animal Science

S. Labaran, Mashi LGA, Katsina State.

Livestock Section, Agric Department

M. G. Garba, Federal University, Dutsin–Ma, Katsina State

ѠDepartment of Animal Science

H. B. Mohammed, Dalanj University, Sudan

Department of Animal Production 

A. Y. Abdullahi, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State

Department of Animal Science

N. A. Alasan, National Institute for Agricultural Research, Niger Republic.

Department of Animal Production

S. M. Inuwa, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia, Jigawa State.

Department of Animal Health and Prod.

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Published

2024-07-08

How to Cite

Ghude, M. I. ., Maigandi, S. A. ., Alkali, H. A. ., Labaran, S., Danyaro, H. ., Garba, M. G. ., Mohammed, H. B. ., Abdullahi, A. Y. ., Alasan, N. A. ., & Inuwa, S. M. . (2024). A NOTE ON THE POSSIBILITIES OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION IN DROMEDARY (Camelus dromedarius) IN SEMI ARID ZONE OF NIGERIA. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 740–743. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5372

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2021: NSAP 2021 Proceedings

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