Factors Influencing the Efficiency of Cattle Production among Farmers in Bade Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria

Abstract

The factors influencing the efficiency of cattle production among farmers in Bade LGA, Yobe State, Nigeria were investigated. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection from 200cattle farmers and analysed with descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Findings showed that cattle farmers between the age of 40-59years old dominated ownership of cattle (55.50%). Semi intensive system was still practiced with majority dependent on forage grazing for the animals. A regression analysis result showed that certain socio-economic variables such as educational level and cattle farming experience had direct impact on cattle production (R2=0.48).The findings