BEEF CATTLE HOUSING AND HANDLING TECHNIQUES IN MUBI, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Authors

  • H. I. Kubkomawa Federal Polytechnic, Mubi Adamawa State, Nigeria
  • A. M. Kenneth–Chukwu Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
  • J. L. Krumah Adamawa State College of Agriculture Ganye
  • I. N. Yerima Adamawa State College of Agriculture Ganye
  • Z. Audu University Abuja, Nigeria.
  • W. D. Nafarnda University Abuja, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7713

Keywords:

Beef Cattle Housing, Handling Techniques, Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abstract

The objective of the study was to survey beef cattle housing and handling techniques in Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria in order to make room for improvement to ensure their welfare. One hundred (100) beef producers were randomly selected for oral interviews, discussion and physical observations. All beef cattle producers (100%) use make shift kraals or fenced yards without roofs, while 90% use local handling equipment. The use of elaborate housing and conventional equipment is limited in the study area. Though producers know that, well designed and maintained handling facilities are essential for the safe handling of
beef cattle and prevention of injury to handlers. Good cattle handling facilities provide high level of control and safe access for the various husbandry tasks. Many accidents involving cattle could be eliminated with better handling facilities. Knowing the correct procedure is important for both the animals and handlers. 

Author Biographies

H. I. Kubkomawa, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi Adamawa State, Nigeria

Department of Fisheries Technology

A. M. Kenneth–Chukwu, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

Department of Biochemistry and Animal Health and Production

J. L. Krumah, Adamawa State College of Agriculture Ganye

Department of Animal Health and Production Technology

I. N. Yerima, Adamawa State College of Agriculture Ganye

Department of Animal Health and Production Technology

Z. Audu, University Abuja, Nigeria.

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

W. D. Nafarnda, University Abuja, Nigeria.

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

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Published

2024-07-20

How to Cite

Kubkomawa, H. I. ., Kenneth–Chukwu, A. M. ., Krumah, J. L. ., Yerima, I. N. ., Audu, Z. ., & Nafarnda, W. D. . (2024). BEEF CATTLE HOUSING AND HANDLING TECHNIQUES IN MUBI, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 155–159. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7713

Issue

2019: NSAP 2019 Proceedings

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