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| Author: | Jabbar, M.A. Diedhiou, M.L. |
| Title: | Does breed matter to cattle farmers and buyers? Evidence from West Africa |
| Journal: | Ecological Economics
2003 : JUL, VOL. 45:3, p. 461-472 |
| Index terms: | Animal farming Conservation |
| Freeterms: | Animal genetic resources |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The West African shorhorn breeds, which are at high risk of extention, are particularly important resources due to their superior abilities to resist diseases and be productive under high humidity, heat stress water distinction and with poor quality feed. An analysis of farmers' breeding practices and breed preferences in sample area in southwest Nigeria confirmed a strong trend away from shorthorn breeds, especially Muturu, and identified the traits farmers find least desirable in these breeds relative to zebu breeds. An analysis of cattle market prices found that buyers have preferences for specific breeds for specific purposes and that though in general price differences due to breed are small, in some cases, buyers pay significantly different prices for certain breeds consistent with their preferences. |
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