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Research is reviewed on sheep and goat production in the humid zone of West Africa, including production parameters of the West African Dwarf breeds, feeding strategies based on natural and improved pastures and locally available agro-industrial byproducts, and the incidence of disease, particularly pest de petits ruminants and helminthiasis. The economics of samll-farm and large-scale commercial production are discussed.
Projects for the development of small ruminant production, particularly sheep production, are now underway in many countries in tropical Africa. While this trend is occurring in all climatic zones, it is especially so in the humid and subhumid tropics, where disease and social and psychological factors may be major impediments to the development of cattle or pig production. There is therefore a growing need for information on sheep production in tropical regions.
This manual is designed for use by dairy production advisors working in tropical areas, especially in South-East Asia. It aims to increase the productivity of small holder dairy farmers in the humid tropics by improving the feeding management of their livestock.