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Impact of Trypanosomosis on Food Security in Nigeria: A Review
S.M. Samdi, J.N. Abenga, A. Attahir, M.K. Haruna, B.M. Wayo, A.O. Fajinmi, H.M. Sumayin, A.O. Usman, J.Z. Hussaina, H. Muhammad, J.E. Yarnap, R.P. Ovbagbedia and R.A. Abdullahi
Corresponding Author: Attahir Abubakar
Submitted: 2010 February, 12
Accepted: 2010 March, 01
Published: 2010 April, 15 |
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The aims of these review is to further highlight the direct and indirect impact of trypanosomiasis on
food security in Nigeria. The direct impact on livestock productivity, include reduce meat and milk off take,
calving rate, increase in calf mortality, decreases both lamping and kidding rates in sheep, goat and increase
in cost of live stock management. Indirect impact of trypanosomosis include decrease crop production, decrease
traction power, reduces work efficiency of both man and animals. The economic contribution of crop and
animal production in ensuring food security in Nigeria is indispensable. Livestock production constitutes an
important component of Nigeria agricultural development; animal protein raw materials for agro allied based
industries. In conclusion, the potential for increasing livestock production can only be fully realized if the
animals are adequately protected against the adverse effects of periodic stresses and diseases. Profitability of
animal product demand efficient husbandry of animals, as disease remains a profit limitation factor in many
tropical countries. For sufficient livestock production to be fully realized to meet the growing population of
Nigeria, integrated approach to trypanosomiasis control is required to increase the present level of livestock
production.
Key words: Agro based industries, crop production, economic impact, food security, livestock, trypanosomiasis,
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S.M. Samdi, J.N. Abenga, A. Attahir, M.K. Haruna, B.M. Wayo, A.O. Fajinmi, H.M. Sumayin, A.O. Usman, J.Z. Hussaina, H. Muhammad, J.E. Yarnap, R.P. Ovbagbedia and R.A. Abdullahi, . Impact of Trypanosomosis on Food Security in Nigeria: A Review. International Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, (2): Page No: 47-50.
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