Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9447847 | Journal of Arid Environments | 2005 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
The results show that 26.3% of the households in Ouagadougou are currently keeping livestock, including all major domestic animal species. The main motivation for keeping livestock in an urban setting is its' generation of income. Main identified constraints are animal health problems, feed supply, theft, and manure management. A comparison with crop production highlights that the latter is practised by even poorer urban dwellers compared to pure livestock keepers. Technical, environmental and public health issues have to be resolved to secure sustainable urban development.
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Authors
E. Thys, M. Oueadraogo, N. Speybroeck, S. Geerts,