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View article: Towards Sedentarization of Cattle Farming Systems in Sudanian and Sudano-Guinean Zones of Benin: A Typological Analysis of Conflicts Between Farmers and Herders
Towards Sedentarization of Cattle Farming Systems in Sudanian and Sudano-Guinean Zones of Benin: A Typological Analysis of Conflicts Between Farmers and Herders Open
Conflicts between farmers and herders are a persistent challenge in Sudanian and Sudano-Guinean zones of Benin, largely driven by competition over access to pastoral resources. This study aimed to characterize the prevalence, causes, and t…
View article: Genomic diversity, population structure and admixture in native cattle breeds of Benin
Genomic diversity, population structure and admixture in native cattle breeds of Benin Open
This study investigates the genetic diversity, population structure, and admixture patterns of indigenous cattle breeds in Benin, shedding light on their evolutionary relationships and adaptation to the West African environment. A total of…
View article: Governing digital innovation in livestock systems: institutional gaps and coordination challenges in Benin
Governing digital innovation in livestock systems: institutional gaps and coordination challenges in Benin Open
Digital technologies offer transformative potential for livestock systems by enhancing productivity, resource efficiency, and market access. However, institutional and governance challenges often constrain the adoption of such innovations.…
View article: Perception of the sedentarization of cattle herds by livestock farmers in the Sudanian and Sudano-Guinean zones of northern Benin
Perception of the sedentarization of cattle herds by livestock farmers in the Sudanian and Sudano-Guinean zones of northern Benin Open
View article: Caractérisation phénotypique des dindons locaux (<em>Meleagris gallopavo</em>) de deux zones agroécologiques du Bénin
Caractérisation phénotypique des dindons locaux (<em>Meleagris gallopavo</em>) de deux zones agroécologiques du Bénin Open
Contexte : La caractérisation de la diversité génétique des populations animales locales est une condition préalable pour fournir les informations nécessaires à la conservation des génotypes utiles afin de répondre aux incertitudes face au…
View article: Overview of breeding and zootechnical performance of the Azawak cattle breed in sub-saharan Africa
Overview of breeding and zootechnical performance of the Azawak cattle breed in sub-saharan Africa Open
View article: Determinants of women small ruminant farmers’ perceptions of climate change impact in Northern Benin
Determinants of women small ruminant farmers’ perceptions of climate change impact in Northern Benin Open
Context The effectiveness of adaptation strategies employed by women small ruminant farmers to combat climate change depends on the accuracy of their perceptions. However, these women’s perceptions are not well understood and are seldom co…
View article: Breeding practices and selection criteria in Gudali cattle breed from Benin: implications for the design of a community-based breeding program
Breeding practices and selection criteria in Gudali cattle breed from Benin: implications for the design of a community-based breeding program Open
Understanding farmers’ breeding systems and preferred traits is crucial for establishing effective genetic improvement programs. This study investigated Gudali cattle breed selection, breeding objectives, and selection criteria in North-ea…
View article: Agroecological mapping of livestock feed resources for sustain productivity and climate resilience in Benin (West Africa)
Agroecological mapping of livestock feed resources for sustain productivity and climate resilience in Benin (West Africa) Open
Feed availability and accessibility are two of the main challenges for Benin livestock systems, which are currently subject to environmental stress and changing climatic conditions. The aim of this study was to assess the main fodder resou…
View article: Women’s Contributions to Livestock in West Africa
Women’s Contributions to Livestock in West Africa Open
View article: Le sylvopastoralisme et l’agrosylvopastoralisme pour aider à faire face au changement climatique en Afrique de l’Ouest
Le sylvopastoralisme et l’agrosylvopastoralisme pour aider à faire face au changement climatique en Afrique de l’Ouest Open
Le changement climatique constitue une menace pour l’élevage en raison de ses conséquences sur les performances des animaux et sur la disponibilité des ressources pastorales. Les systèmes sylvopastoraux et agrosylvopastoraux sont des solut…
View article: Seasonal fluctuation of livestock feed resources in dry regions of Benin
Seasonal fluctuation of livestock feed resources in dry regions of Benin Open
View article: Profitability of sheep farming in Benin
Profitability of sheep farming in Benin Open
View article: Livestock feed resources used as alternatives during feed shortages and their impact on the environment and ruminant performance in West Africa: a systematic review
Livestock feed resources used as alternatives during feed shortages and their impact on the environment and ruminant performance in West Africa: a systematic review Open
Ruminant feed is a major problem for the livestock sector in West African developing countries causing animal nutritional diseases, reducing ruminant production, and creating a massive ecological crisis through greenhouse gas emissions . A…
View article: Emissions de Gaz à Effet de Serre des Systèmes AgroSylvopastoraux et Sylvopastoraux de deux Zones Agroécologiques du Bénin
Emissions de Gaz à Effet de Serre des Systèmes AgroSylvopastoraux et Sylvopastoraux de deux Zones Agroécologiques du Bénin Open
Au Bénin, une typologie de quatre groupes d’éleveurs a été établie sur la base des deux pratiques agroforestières (agrosylvopastoralisme et sylvopastoralisme) en lien avec l'adaptation au changement climatique. Il s’agit : des petits agros…
View article: Biological Activities and Traditional Use of Hyptis suaveolens in Human and Veterinary Medicine: A Review
Biological Activities and Traditional Use of Hyptis suaveolens in Human and Veterinary Medicine: A Review Open
Hyptis suaveolens (H. suaveolens), known as Gros baume or sweet-smelling Hyptis, is an invasive plant from tropical regions widely used to manage human and animal ailments, such as bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases. This study aimed…
View article: Phenotypic and morphometric characterization of domestic geese raised in northern Benin
Phenotypic and morphometric characterization of domestic geese raised in northern Benin Open
View article: Quantification des stocks de carbone dans des systèmes agro-sylvopastoraux et sylvopastoraux de deux zones agroécologiques du Bénin
Quantification des stocks de carbone dans des systèmes agro-sylvopastoraux et sylvopastoraux de deux zones agroécologiques du Bénin Open
Dans de nombreux pays, les pratiques agroforestières ont été proposées pour lutter contre la dégradation des terres et le changement climatique. Parmi ces pratiques figure l’agro-sylvo-pastoralisme et le sylvopastoralisme qui constituent d…
View article: Weight gain of calves under sylvo-pastoral and agro-sylvo-pastoral farms
Weight gain of calves under sylvo-pastoral and agro-sylvo-pastoral farms Open
The search for better performance is one of the main reasons for the diversification of farming practices.The objective of the present study was to situate the growth performance of young cattle reared under four types of farmers previousl…
View article: Adapting cattle farming to climate change in the dry and sub-humid tropical zones in Benin: how adaptation strategies affect productivity
Adapting cattle farming to climate change in the dry and sub-humid tropical zones in Benin: how adaptation strategies affect productivity Open
Cattle farmers are developing adaptation strategies to deal with the effects of climate change. Understanding how adaptation affects livestock productivity is, therefore, essential in order to identify and prioritize the optimal strategies…
View article: The effect of the silvopastoral system on milk production and reproductive performance of dairy cows and its contribution to adaptation to a changing climate in the drylands of Benin (West-Africa)
The effect of the silvopastoral system on milk production and reproductive performance of dairy cows and its contribution to adaptation to a changing climate in the drylands of Benin (West-Africa) Open
Knowledge about dairy cows raised in small-scale agroforestry systems in dryland areas is of paramount importance to inform policy and decision making in the dairy production sector in the current context of climate change. The aim of this…
View article: Perception et facteurs déterminant l’utilisation de l’okara dans l’alimentation des lapins au Nord-Bénin
Perception et facteurs déterminant l’utilisation de l’okara dans l’alimentation des lapins au Nord-Bénin Open
L'okara est un sous-produit de la production de lait de soja, dense en nutriments, qui se distingue par sa teneur élevée en protéines. Cependant, son intégration dans l'alimentation animale reste sous-exploitée. Cette étude vise à analyser…
View article: Facteurs influençant la production laitière des chèvres Saanen, Rousse de Maradi et des croisés Saanen x Rousse de Maradi en zone soudano-guinéenne du Nord-Bénin
Facteurs influençant la production laitière des chèvres Saanen, Rousse de Maradi et des croisés Saanen x Rousse de Maradi en zone soudano-guinéenne du Nord-Bénin Open
La production laitière exclusivement bovine au Bénin ne permet pas de couvrir les besoins croissants de la population en produits laitiers. L’élevage des animaux à cycle court comme les chèvres laitières est impératif. Ainsi, une étude a é…
View article: Acteurs et enjeux de la transhumance dans la forêt classée de l’Alibori Supérieur au nord du Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest)
Acteurs et enjeux de la transhumance dans la forêt classée de l’Alibori Supérieur au nord du Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest) Open
Le système d’élevage transhumant est de plus en plus dépendant des aires protégées pour échapper à la raréfaction des zones de pâturage, l’occupation des couloirs de transhumance, l’inadaptation de la législation foncière et les nombreux p…
View article: Diversity of Geese (Anser spp.) Farming Systems in Northern Benin, West Africa
Diversity of Geese (Anser spp.) Farming Systems in Northern Benin, West Africa Open
Goose farming is less developed in Benin compared to chicken and guinea fowl.The objective of this study was to characterize goose farms in northern Benin through the socio-demographic profile of the goose farmers, the modes of operation o…
View article: Propriétés biologiques et pharmacologiques de Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth en médecine traditionnelle humaine et vétérinaire
Propriétés biologiques et pharmacologiques de Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth en médecine traditionnelle humaine et vétérinaire Open
Kigelia africana , ou arbre à saucisses, est une plante très utilisée dans la gestion des affections humaines et animales depuis très longtemps dans le monde. L’objectif de cette étude est de faire une synthèse des connaissances sur ses pr…
View article: Towards indigenous community-based adaptation to climate change: a typological analysis of tree-livestock integration in smallholding systems in dryland areas of Benin (West-Africa)
Towards indigenous community-based adaptation to climate change: a typological analysis of tree-livestock integration in smallholding systems in dryland areas of Benin (West-Africa) Open
Integration of livestock farming practices with trees is neglected and poorly explored in the context of climate change (CC) in drylands. However, such knowledge is urgently needed to propose effective strategies in the livestock sector to…
View article: Analysis of the interrelationships of stakeholders involved in the management of transhumance in southern Benin
Analysis of the interrelationships of stakeholders involved in the management of transhumance in southern Benin Open
The management of pastoral mobility is a stakeholder-centered approach for the integration of resource conservation and agricultural development. This management of space and its resources is the responsibility of a group of actors who are…
View article: The functional traits and threats to the Borgou cattle breed as perceived by farmers in Benin
The functional traits and threats to the Borgou cattle breed as perceived by farmers in Benin Open
Benin has been facing the loss of its animal genetic heritage over the years. The aim of this study was to explore the reasons related to the progressive abandonment of the Borgou cattle breed. The assessment of threat level and functional…
View article: Impact of heat stress on reproductive performances in dairy goats under tropical sub-humid environment
Impact of heat stress on reproductive performances in dairy goats under tropical sub-humid environment Open
Reproductive parameters of dairy animals are generally affected by meteorological factors. This study aimed to investigate the effects of heat stress (HS) on reproductive parameters Saanen and Saanen× Red Maradi (½S½RM) dairy goats reared …