Breeding systems; Dromedary camel; Animal genetic resources; Ansongo; Mali
Abstract :
[en] Despite its importance in Mali’s economy,
camel breeding in the country remains poorly documented,
impeding effective policy-making in this regard.
This study consisted in a 3-month survey and aimed
at characterising camel breeding systems in Ansongo, in
the region of Gao, Mali. It highlights the diversity of
strategies adopted by breeders and their evolutions.
Supplementary feeding and veterinary care were seldom
practised. In zones close to the Niger River, cattle were
substituted to camels. Transhumance routes also are
modified but mobility keeps its vital role in the breeding
system. Important differences within the study region
in the classification of camel breeds have been
reported that will influence the implementation of a
collective action for animal genetic improvement. The
improvement goals should take the actual management,
including mobility and the mixed nature of the herds
into account.
Disciplines :
Animal production & animal husbandry
Author, co-author :
Traoré, Bakary ; Université de Liège - ULiège > SYST -- ACC -- AD ULg
Moula, Nassim ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Scientifiques attachés au Doyen (F MV)
Touré, Abdoulaye ; Université de Liège - ULiège > SYST -- ACC -- AD ULg
Ouologuem, Bara; Institute of Rural Economics (IER), Bamako, Mali
Leroy, Pascal ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de productions animales > Biostatistique, économie, sélection animale
Antoine-Moussiaux, Nicolas ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de productions animales > Biostatistique, économie, sélection animale
Language :
English
Title :
Characterisation of camel breeding practices in the Ansongo Region, Mali
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