| This paper aims to update information for a better understanding of the functioning of the sector of animal and meat production in Benin's socio-economic context. It highlights (i) structure of livestock population and production, (ii) competitiveness of meat sector, (iii) identifies constraints and possible prospective solution to increase meat production in Republic of Benin. The traditional animal production systems remain largely widespread. However, industrial and modern livestock farming systems for all species are developing. Cattle (57%), chicken (19%), small ruminants (13%) and pigs (7%) are the main meat producers in the country. Non-conventional species such as rabbit (3%) and grass cutters (1%) contribute also to the national meat production. Despite religious prohibitions, pork consumption increased during the last years notably in southern Benin. The households with a higher monthly income spend more money to purchase meat than poor households. Taste, texture, price, and juiciness are the main criteria of choice. Also, consumers prefer the meat of local breeds to that of exotic breeds. Thus local species and breeds have a great role in the development of this sector. Although policies have been implemented to boost the national meat production, the sector is still undeveloped. That is why, the implementation of new approaches and practices including improvement of animals' genetic resources, housing, health care, and feeding should be developed to intensify production. citation | Agossou DJ, Toukourou Y, Koluman N (2018). Sustainable development of livestock and meat production in republic of benin: strategies and perspectives. J. Anim. Health Prod. 6(1): 35-40. doI | http://dx.
Abstract. Title of the paper: Impaet of feed restriction on the growth performance of goat kids The influence of differential feeding levels on growth performance in 72 goat kids "Bunte Deutsche Edelziege" during the pre-weaning period was examined. The 72 animals were assigned to a control group and two experimental groups that received respectively 20% and 40% less milk/less concentrate compared to the control (fed at 2.4 times energy demand for maintenance). The experimental gained animals significantly less relative to the control group. However, during the subsequent realimentation period when all animals were fed at a energy level of 2.4 times maintenance same treatment, the daily weight gain among the kids was in inverse proportion to the level ofmilk deprivation in the pre-weaning phase. The rapid growth among the experimental animals was such that the initial differences in body weight between the experimental and control groups were fully compensated. Growth performance of kids with respect to different levels of concentrated feed was less clear cut and d.ffered significantly only behveen the group that received the lowest feed level relative to all the other groups.
An analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on agricultural activities and the food security of populations in Benin has been carried out. The objective of the study is to compare the level of agricultural production during the period preceding the COVID-19 pandemic with that of the years 2020 and 2021. The methodological approach adopted boils down to the collection, compilation and qualitative analysis of data from the publication of statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Analysis (INSAE) as well as the study reports of the Ministry in charge of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MAEP).The study shows that during the 2019-2020 campaign, total agricultural production amounted to 11,423,495 tons. This production fell during the 2020-2021 campaign to 10,797,383 tonnes, thus recording a drop of 5.48%. Are mainly concerned, products such as roots and tubers with a drop of 7.32%, leafy vegetables with a drop of 5.69% as well as fruit vegetables with a drop of 32.24%. This negative dynamic of agricultural production illustrates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural activities, thus aggravating food security already weakened by the pangs of climatic disturbances.
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