Objectives and Practices of Village Rearing Small Ruminants in Nankesse in the Province Of Logone Oriental in Southern Chad

Authors

  • Madjina Tellah Higher National Institute of Sciences and Techniques of Abeche, Department of Breeding Sciences and Techniques, BP 130 Abeche, CHAD
  • Chedeu Fanba Higher Institute of Sciences and Technologies of N’Djamena, CHAD
  • Nestor Odjigue National School of Breeding Techniques, BP, 750 N’Djaména, CHAD

Keywords:

Small Ruminants, Breeding Practices, Objective, Nankessé, Chad

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the objectives and practices of village rearing small ruminants in Nankesse in the Province of Logone Oriental. Surveys were conducted from March 4 to March 21, 2019, among 130 heads of households of both sexes breeding small ruminants in the study area. Data on the profiles of breeders, herd size, ownership of small ruminants, origin of animals and breeding objectives, type of habitats used, feeding management of small ruminants, breeding practices, veterinary care, diseases, and other constraints were collected and analyzed with XLSTAT software (6.1.9). The results showed that 93% of respondents were educated, all were married, and women owners represented 18%. The respondents were mostly agro-breeders rather than breeders. The average size of the livestock per household was 20 small ruminants. Most households do not have habitats for animals, but they all supplement with artisanal bran. All breeders ensured the health monitoring of their herd themselves. This study reveals that households mainly raise small ruminants in the Nankesse canton for sale and self-consumption. The production system remains traditionally extensive, with food supplements and veterinary care not involving professionals. However, productivity was encouraging despite a significant loss due to the lack of shelters for the animals. To supervise breeders to improve the production of their animals, the veterinary service must conduct awareness campaigns on the importance of veterinary care by professionals, feeding practices, and shelters in animal production. Small ruminants in the study area are raised in a traditional extensive system, mainly for self-consumption and sale. Further studies on animals in improved breeding conditions are necessary to improve and better assess the productive performances of small ruminants in the study area.

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31-03-2025

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Tellah, M., Fanba, C., & Odjigue, N. (2025). Objectives and Practices of Village Rearing Small Ruminants in Nankesse in the Province Of Logone Oriental in Southern Chad. International Journal of Livestock Research, 15(3), 41–49. Retrieved from http://ijlr.org/ojs_journal/index.php/ijlr/article/view/966

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