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Enteric methane emission response to peanut (Arachis hypogaea) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) haulms supplementation in zebu cattle diets Open
Improving the quality of ruminant rations is a promising strategy for mitigating the climate impact of livestock farming in West Africa. Legume crop coproducts such as peanut ( Arachis hypogaea ) and cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ) haulms are…
View article: Dairy farms at an advanced stage in their agroecological transition show higher environmental and socio-economic performance
Dairy farms at an advanced stage in their agroecological transition show higher environmental and socio-economic performance Open
In Burkina Faso, the growing demand for milk prompts dairy farmers to pursue solutions that improve their production while maintaining profitability and sustainability. This study aimed to analyse the link between the level of agroecologic…
View article: Co-designing fodder diversification and co-products recycling fosters effectiveness, productivity and agroecological transition of dairy farms in Burkina Faso
Co-designing fodder diversification and co-products recycling fosters effectiveness, productivity and agroecological transition of dairy farms in Burkina Faso Open
Introduction Burkina Faso's dairy farms, whether extensive or semi-intensive, face major sustainability challenges. Introducing agroecological technologies offers an opportunity to optimize the use of local resources and enhance farm resil…
Corrigendum to ‘Nutrients utilization and enteric methane emission in zebu cattle fed low quality forages’ [Veterinary and Animal Science, Volume 30, December 2025, 100511] Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2025.100511.].
Addressing dry-season feed gaps with vegetable crop residues in Sub-Saharan Africa crop-livestock systems Open
In Burkina Faso, livestock feeding during the dry season is constrained by recurrent quantitative and qualitative deficits of available fodder biomass, a challenge further exacerbated by climate change. One promising strategy to mitigate t…
Correction to: Standardized body condition scoring system for tropical farm animals (large ruminants, small ruminants, and equines) Open
Correction de l'article : Correction to: Tropical Animal Health and Productionhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-025-04328-4The original version of this article contained an error due toa production mistake.There is a mistake in Fig. 4 of the …
Ant diversity (Hymenoptera: formicidae) in cocoa orchards following an age gradient in the haut-sassandra region (Côte d’Ivoire) Open
Cocoa farming is the main cause of deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire, with dramatic side-effects for ecosystems and biodiversity. These consequences also affect ants, which play a crucial role in ecosystems, contributing to soil bioturbation,…
Diversity and dynamics of insect pests of paddy rice stored in the city of Issia; Central-West of Côte D’Ivoire Open
Paddy rice stocks are attacked by pests that sometimes cause enormous damage. This study aims to assess the diversity and abundance of insect pests of stored paddy rice in the city of Issia. Three samples in three kilograms were taken per …
Enteric methane emissions from zebu cattle are influenced by seasonal variations in rangeland fodder quality and intake Open
Rangeland fodder resources used to feed ruminants in the Sahel decline considerably in both quantity and quality from the wet to dry seasons. While it is widely assumed worldwide that this seasonality of fodder supply impacts intake levels…
Supplementing zebu cattle with crop co-products helps to reduce enteric emissions in West Africa Open
In Africa, a wide variety of diets (forage + crop co-products or other agricultural by-products) is being used by livestock farmers in different production systems to adapt to climate change. This study aimed to assess the performance of v…
View article: Cross-examination of agroecology and viability in agro-sylvo-pastoral systems in Western Burkina Faso
Cross-examination of agroecology and viability in agro-sylvo-pastoral systems in Western Burkina Faso Open
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View article: Overall performances of Leucaena leucocephala and Morus alba in high-density shrub fodder banks at maturity in western Burkina Faso Running head: Performance of High-density fodder banks for livestock feeding
Overall performances of Leucaena leucocephala and Morus alba in high-density shrub fodder banks at maturity in western Burkina Faso Running head: Performance of High-density fodder banks for livestock feeding Open
The objective of this work was to carry out a long-term monitoring of shrub fodder banks (SFB), established under the real-low-input-farm conditions of Burkina Faso, characterised by a Sudano-Sahelian climate type with wide variations in r…
View article: The CoProdScope: an assessment and advisory tool for crop and livestock co-product management designed to support agro-pastoral farms in their agroecological transition efforts
The CoProdScope: an assessment and advisory tool for crop and livestock co-product management designed to support agro-pastoral farms in their agroecological transition efforts Open
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View article: Crop-livestock synergies and by-products recycling: major factors for agroecology in West African agro-sylvo-pastoral systems
Crop-livestock synergies and by-products recycling: major factors for agroecology in West African agro-sylvo-pastoral systems Open
In Western Africa, agro-sylvo-pastoral systems are dominant and food demand is booming. To meet this demand, many farmers intensify the production with industrial inputs (mineral fertilizers, feeds, pesticides, herbicides). However, the pr…
Socio-entomological characterisation of cocoa orchards in the haut-Sassandra region (Côte d’Ivoire) Open
Cocoa alone accounts for more than 46% of export earnings and employs more than two-thirds of the working population. Despite this social importance, the sustainability of the cocoa orchards in Côte d'Ivoire is compromised by several bioti…
Technical innovations to improve recycling and diversification of resources in livestock grazing systems Open
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View article: Recycling crop and livestock co-products on agro-pastoral farms for the agroecological transition: more than 60% potentially recoverable in western Burkina Faso
Recycling crop and livestock co-products on agro-pastoral farms for the agroecological transition: more than 60% potentially recoverable in western Burkina Faso Open
Description of the subject. Considering the increasing price of animal feeds and synthetic fertilizers, agro-pastoral farmers of Western Africa, in Burkina Faso in particular, try to increase the use of Crops Co-Products (CCP: straw, tops,…
Dairy farming systems driven by the market and low-cost intensification in West Africa: the case of Burkina Faso Open
The increase in demand for dairy products in Burkina Faso is encouraging livestock producers to develop milk production. Three types of dairy systems (pastoralists, agropastoralists and market-oriented dairy farms) have been characterised …
Attacks and damage of termites (Insecta: Isoptera) in different cocoa agroforestry systems (Nawa, Côte d’Ivoire). Open
To maintain its status of leading producer of cocoa in the world, Côte d'Ivoire must be contain the different types of threats, including the emergence of termites in cocoa farms. This study was conducted in the south-west of the country t…
View article: First high-density protein banks, based on Morus alba and Leucaena leucocephala, for livestock feeding in Western Africa
First high-density protein banks, based on Morus alba and Leucaena leucocephala, for livestock feeding in Western Africa Open
To feed dairy cattle in West African farms, livestock keepers usually combine the availability of natural resources, crops residues and other more or less locally available alternative feed resources. However, despite such strategies the h…
View article: Co-design of innovative mixed crop‑livestock farming systems in the cotton zone of Burkina Faso
Co-design of innovative mixed crop‑livestock farming systems in the cotton zone of Burkina Faso Open
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