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VOL. 10, ISSUE 11 (2023)
Evaluation of cow's milk production in the beginning of the rainy season in the peri-urban area of Dikodougou (Côte d’Ivoire)
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Soro Soronikpoho, Kouadio Kouakou Parfait, Zouh Bi Zahouli Faustin, Brou Gboko Konan Gatien, Konan Koffi Mathurin
Abstract
This study was conducted in the commune of Dikodougou on 17 cattle
farms in order to identify the current situation of milk production in the
area. To reach this objective, a field survey was first conducted and then data
collection was done. The results showed that 47.06% of breeders are of Ivorian
nationality, 41.18% of Malian nationality and 11.76% of Burkinabe nationality.
The Fulani are the most numerous and their main activity is animal husbandry.
The majority of its breeders are illiterate and only a small proportion are
educated. Virtually all breeders use night pens but do not use breeding
equipment. The herd was made up of Zebu Gobra, Goudali and Métis and was
essentially made up of cows at 44.32%. The feeding system used by the majority
(94.12%) is natural grazing with 5.88% of farmers providing a supplement.
Animals are watered in the rivers. The total production of milk produced over
the two months was 7,529.75 l and the average daily production obtained was
1.02 l/cow. This study made it possible to highlight the characteristics of
cattle farms and their low level of production in the Sub-prefecture of
Dikodougou.
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Pages:27-32
How to cite this article:
Soro Soronikpoho, Kouadio Kouakou Parfait, Zouh Bi Zahouli Faustin, Brou Gboko Konan Gatien, Konan Koffi Mathurin "Evaluation of cow's milk production in the beginning of the rainy season in the peri-urban area of Dikodougou (Côte d’Ivoire)". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 11, 2023, Pages 27-32
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