Toward smallholder bamboo-integrated agro-silvopastoral systems in sub-Saharan Africa: assessing the impact of bamboo leaves on consumption pattern, growth performance and manure characteristics of West African dwarf goats

Toward smallholder bamboo-integrated agro-silvopastoral systems in sub-Saharan Africa: assessing the impact of bamboo leaves on consumption pattern, growth performance and manure characteristics of West African dwarf goats

IntroductionThe selection of appropriate plant species, particularly those tailored to supplement ruminants raised under agrosilvopastoral systems, remains a persistent challenge.ObjectiveIn a 30-day study, the feed intake, growth performance, and manure characteristics of West African dwarf (WAD) g...

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Main Authors: Prince Sasu, Victoria Attoh-Kotoku, Antoinette S. Anim-Jnr, Michael Kwaku, Benjamin Adjei-Mensah, Obed Adjei, Frank Kweku Mintah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Animal Science
Subjects:
bamboo leaves
smallholder farming
agro-silvopastoralism
organic manure
sustainable agriculture
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fanim.2023.1108012/full

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