Improving livestock production through co-operative societies
Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Animal Science - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
This paper reviews the positive role livestock Co-operatives can play in enhancing animal production. Livestock Co-operative Societies such as those for Artificial insemination, Dairy, Beef and Poultry production have been discussed. The paper also dwells on the benefits derivable from such organisations. The practice of Co-operative Societies in livestock production has been applied by different countries in different livestock sub-sectors. This paper concludes that establishing such Co-operatives will significantly improve livestock production in Nigeria.
Authors and Affiliations
M. A. Umaru| Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Sokoto, Nigeria., A. A. Magaji| Department Veterinary Public Health And Preventive Medicine, Sokoto, Nigeria., A. Bello*| Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria., H. Nawawi| Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Sokoto, Nigeria., M. Dalhatu| Department of Agriculture, Sokoto State Polytechnic, Sokoto, Nigeria.
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