Assessment of small ruminant management practices in. Assessment of major animal production and health problems. Production of spices in ethiopia statistics on the production of spices is very difficult to come by in ethiopia as the commodities are not part of the national agricultural crop survey, except for pepper and chilies. Sheep pox and goat pox can easily go undetected andor 1 world organization for animal health oie. S h e e p a n d goats f o r udi v e rs e p o cts a n d p r. In these dry lowland areas livestock are regarded as producers of milk. Full text of sheep and goat handbook internet archive.
A study was undertaken to characterize production system, breeding practices and production constraints of begait goat in kafta humera district, northwestern lowlands of ethiopia. Prevalence and etiology of subclinical mastitis in small. Sheep and goat production practice in agroforestry systems of gedio zone, ethiopia. The physiological basis and the challenge nissim silanikove. The major district the sheep and goat population is about income of dairy sheep and goats comes from milk 65,108 and 85,073, respectively tboard, production, which is mainly processed into 2006. Livestock production is a major livelihood in the past oral areas of ethiopia. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. In ethiopia, sheep are reared mainly by smallholder farmers and graze in small flocks on communal open natural pastures. Prevalence and etiology of subclinical mastitis in small ruminants of tigray regional state, north ethiopia infections santos et al. Assessment of the sheep production system of northern ethiopia in relation to sustainable productivity and sheep meat quality abzelealem tesfay gebretsadik, aanal, a. Goat population in eastern and central africa compared to the rest of the world. Smallholder sheep and goat production systems in southern ethiopia.
Chapter 3 sheep and goat production systems in ethiopia. Publication of this book is part of the ethiopia sheep and goat productivity improvement program esgpip, a. Publication of this book is part of the ethiopia sheep and goat productivity improvement program esgpip, a usaidfunded project involving the. Assessment of small ruminant management practices in jijiga. Nutritional constraints and future prospects for goat production in east africa. A typical sheep and goat marketing structure in ethiopia 29 vi abbreviations atvet. Assessment of the existing sheep and goat production systems. Sheep and goat production systems in ethiopia by roger merkel. Goat production under harsh environmental conditions. Goat population is estimated to be about 744 millions goat in the world.
The major constraints of sheep and goat production related to nutrition and feeding in ethiopia are inadequate feed supply, mainly due to small landsize and overstocking brought about by the shrinking amount of land reserved for grazing and the low feeding value of available feed resources resulting in low efficiency of utilization. A production handbook for sheep and goats in ethiopia applicable to many areas of africa and beyond. Information on sheep and goat ownership patterns, production objectives, and management and production constraints were collected from 360 households using semi structured. Goat marketing in mieso and sheep marketing in alaba plws 28 figure 17. Questionnaire survey and case observational study methods were carried out for data collection. Sheep and goat populations in selected subsaharan african countries in 2009 country sheep and goat population 000s production of sheep and goat meat t sudan 93,931 334 ethiopia 47,827 124 kenya 23,395 124 mali 18,538 78. Basis for classification of sheep and goat production systems in ethiopia there are a number of ways to classify production systems.
A study on sheep farming practices in relation to future production. The contribution of livestock to total gdp and agricultural gdp of ethiopia ranges from 1216 % and from 3035 %, respectively medac, 1998. Sheep production systems and breeding practices of. Using purposive sampling, a total of 120 households from the district were included in the survey. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The goat was probably the first animal to be domesticated around. The cultural importance of sheep and goats in ethiopia youtube. A study was conducted to identify the major animal production and health problems in layarmacheho district, northwestern ethiopia from july 2010 to june 2011. In an animal market in northern ethiopia, the number of buyers. Observational studies were also applied in the study areas in addition to historical information about the production system collected from direct questioning of the sheep owners. Goats are much easier to artificially inseminate ai than sheep.
Review on challenges and opportunities sheep production. Smallholder sheep and goat production systems in southern. In most cases, the type of sheep and goats available from this system are meant for local consumption, being wellfinished, fatty animals demanded by. In economic terms the opportunity costs are low for goat production. Pdf sheep and goat production and marketing systems in.
Ethiopia has one of the largest livestock population in africa with the estimated domestic animal number of 52. Goat production in ethiopia contributes significantly to national export earnings and the livelihoods of producers, especially poor rural households. Questionnaire survey and case observational study methods were. Current status of goat production in central and eastern africa. Pdf goat production and marketing system in ethiopia. Small ruminant value chain development in ethiopia core. The estrus heat cycle of the ewe averages 17 days while the does estrus cycle averages 21 days. Bonga sheep, horro sheep, smallholders, breeding practices, lowinput production system, ethiopia.
Pastoral system trends and small ruminant production in the borana plateau of southern ethiopia solomon desta and layne coppock. About 30% of world goat popu lation is found in africa. Ilri is a member of the cgiar consortium, a global research partnership. In this way, there is important contribution of buffalo, goat, sheep, pig, poultry etc.
Goat production handbook heifer international south africa. Sheep production and marketing system in southern ethiopia. Opportunities and limitations getahun legesse gizaw1,2, marianna siegmundschultze1, girma abebe2, anne valle zarate. This sheep and goat production handbook for ethiopia is designed to assist in overcoming these barriers. Sheep and goat are an integral part of mixedfarming systems throughout ethiopia. Productivity and health of indigenous sheep breeds and crossbreds in the central ethiopian highlands. Therefore, the aim of the study was to gain an understanding of the overall farming production system with a particular focus on enhancing the livestock feeding strategies employed by farmers, identify key constraints and opportunities for. Earlier study by the ethiopian export promotion agency of the ministry of.
The pastoral goat production system was characterized by having large number of goat flock size as compared with the mixed croplivestock system in the study areas. The leader country in goat meat production in the world is china with 1 902 505 tons in 2012 50. According to the ethiopia small ruminant synthesis report, the increase in international demand for meat in general and the high demand for sheep and goat meat in the middle east countries is also another incentive. Ethiopia sheep and goat productivity improvement program. May 22, 2015 a survey was conducted in awassazuria district of southern ethiopia to characterize sheep production system. The percentage of household with sheep is small, around 4%, with a reduction in the period of 11. The animals are an integral part of ethiopian cuisine, culture and tradition.
Sheep production is a major component of livestock farming in ethiopia. Sheep and goat production systems in degehabur zone, eastern. Out of the 6,000 species of vascular plants that grow in ethiopia, 12 percent are endemic spice sector strategy cooridnating committee, 2010. Across the whole country, goats provide meat, milk, cash, skins, manure and security. Scale ruminant production1 for those considering small. Spices grown in ethiopia due to the varied topography and climate, ethiopia is home to different plants species that grow on its highlands and rift valley. Ethiopia harbours a huge and diverse sheep population and this genetic diversity is a requisite for the present and future livelihoods of the large rural poor farmers abegaz 2007. Ethiopian investment agency embassy of ethiopia, stockholm. The objective of this study was to assess and identify the challenges and opportunities of goat production under farmers management. Levels of sheep and goat ownership among smallholder sedentary farmers percent of holders 12. Begait goat production systems and breeding practices in. Trevor wilson rural infrastructure and agroindustries division. Ethiopia addis getu department of animal production and extension, faculty of veterinary medicine, university of gondar, ethiopia abstract.
A survey was conducted to assess sheep and goat management practices in jijiga and shinile zones of somali region, eastern ethiopia from november to december 2004. Dairy breeds which are all imported breeds and include mainly saanen goats and tog. A typical livestock market in tigray and a terminal market in addis ababa 28 figure 16. The common production system used in ethiopia was the extensive type, which was characterized by small flock sizes and the flock being periodically devastated by diseases. Pdf sheep and goat production practice in agroforestry systems of. Ethiopia has excellent cottongrowing conditions and a significant amount of land potentially suitable for cotton production. Production performance, challenges and opportunity of goat. Supported by funding from usaid in collaboration with the ministry of agriculture and rural. This study was conducted in adami tulu, arsi negelle and fantale districts of oromia regional state, ethiopia. Jan 25, 2012 ethiopia gets sheep and goat production handbook posted on 25 jan 2012 by peter ballantyne ilri 2 comments in ethiopia, sheep and goats have traditionally served as a means of ready cash and a reserve against economic and agricultural production hardship. Earlier study by the ethiopian export promotion agency of the ministry of trade and industry 2003 indicated.
The livestock roles in the wellbeing of rural communities of timor. However, smallholder goat production in these areas is often low due to low growth and reproduction rates and high animal mortality. S h e e p a n d goats f o r udi v e rs e p o cts a n d p r ofits. The study was conducted to describe sheep and goat production practices in three agroecological woredas of gedio zone southern, ethiopia. Enhancing the productivity of livestock production in.
In most cases, the type of sheep and goats available from this system are meant for local consumption, being wellfinished, fatty animals demanded by the local ethiopian. Sheep and goat value chain development in ethiopia 1. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential for different intervention packages to increase yields and profitability of goat meat production in ethiopia and india.
Goat production system and breeding practices in pastoral. These are breeds that have been selected for milk production and are used. Reproduction there are a few differences in the reproductive systems of sheep and goats. Assessment of major animal production and health problems of. Some indigenous sheep groups of the country were characterized and their names. Sheep and goat production systems in ethiopia by roger. A set of semistructured questionnaire was used to collect information from 120 sheep and goat owners based on.
In ethiopia, sheep and goats have traditionally served as a means of ready cash and a reserve against economic and agricultural production hardship. Ethiopias diverse sheep population estimated at 26. Closing yield gaps in smallholder goat production systems. The text book has been published on the basis of detail lecture notes which have been crucial for teaching learning process. Luke 2010 in kenya, bangladeshi, nepal and india, and ben et al. In europe goat meat production, during the same period was decreased by 6%, while in e. It acquaints students with basic principles of sheep and goat production. In overall terms, between 2004 and 2010, only in cattle and goat production. Advancing ethiopian small ruminant production systems. However, the current domestic cotton production is much below the potential which poses as a constraint with respect to backward integration of the countrys textile and garment industry. Productivity and health of indigenous sheep breeds and. Solomon et al ethiopia sheep and goat productivity improvement program 28 3.
The opportunities and challenges of enhancing goat. Ethiopia boasts the largest population of goats and sheep in subsaharan africa. Closing yield gaps in smallholder goat production systems in. Sheep production and breeding systems in north western. However, the proximity of ethiopia to large middle eastern markets demanding export quality sheep and goat carcasses and an increase in the domestic demand for small ruminant meat is leading to a. A survey was conducted in awassazuria district of southern ethiopia to characterize sheep production system. Assessment of small ruminant management practices in jijiga and shinile zones of somali regional state, ethiopia. Sheep and goat production in ethiopia is mainly carried out by smallholder. International livestock research institute prime ethiopia. In many countries where sheep pox and goat pox are endemic, effective and timely disease reporting, eradication activities, response capabilities, and established veterinary infrastructure do not exist or are underfunded.
Sheep 24 million are the second most important species in ethiopia csa 2008a. Nov 14, 20 sheep and goat value chain development in ethiopia 1. The maedivisna was detected in the indigenous menz and imported. Ethiopia has one of the largest livestock population in africa with the estimated domestic animal. Ssssheep and hheeeepp aanndd heep and ggggoatoaoattoat. Ethiopias lowland sheep and goat breeds are in high demand in neighboring and middle east countries.
Large grazing areas, irregular climate, cattle and camel production source. Ethiopia gets sheep and goat production handbook ilri. Pdf assessment on challenges and opportunities of goat. Characterization of sheep and goat production systems amongst smallscale farmers in the southern free state by molefi petrus kumalo dissertation submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree.