Resource use and strategies for development of pastoral systems in subhumid West Africa - The case of Nigeria

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Abstract

Outlines the major elements of pastoral resource use and examines strategies for development of pastoral systems in subhumid west Africa. Looks at cattle management, grazing resources, transhumant cattle, grazing reserves, and ranching.

Citation

Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture;26(1): 58-71

Authors

  • Bayer, W.
  • Suleiman, H.
  • Kaufmann, Ralph R. von
  • Waters-Bayer, Ann

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