Livestock Development In Subsaharan Africa: Constraints, Prospects, Policy

The authors of this book assess the environmental, biological, and social constraints on future African livestock development and consider prospects for improving productivity, focusing on changes needed in production and marketing systems. It is divided into four parts with twenty-one chapters, addressing animal breeding and nutrition, anthropology, economics, ecology, farming systems, governmental policy, land tenure, marketing, modeling, and veterinary medicine.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 426 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Subsaharan Africa faced significant challenges in terms of food production per capita during the 1970s and early 1980s, particularly in the area of livestock production. To address this issue, the authors of this comprehensive book have assessed the environmental, biological, and social constraints on future African livestock development in a systems context. They have also considered prospects for improving productivity, with a particular focus on changes needed in production and marketing systems.

The book is organized into four parts, each consisting of twenty-one chapters. Each chapter is authored by one or more respected authorities in their respective fields, ensuring a diverse and expert perspective. Each section of the book addresses the comprehensive set of questions related to African livestock development. Topics covered include aspects of animal breeding and nutrition, anthropology, economics, ecology, farming systems, governmental policy, land tenure, marketing, modeling, and veterinary medicine.

By examining these various aspects, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing African livestock development. It offers valuable insights into the factors that contribute to productivity declines and suggests strategies for improving livestock production in the region. The authors also address important policy considerations that will shape the future of African livestock development, including issues related to land tenure, marketing, and veterinary medicine.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in promoting sustainable and productive livestock development in Subsaharan Africa. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the current state of the industry and offers practical recommendations for addressing the challenges facing African livestock producers.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 145 x 220 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367167011