LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (CATTLE)

CONTENT

1. Introduction to Cattle Management
2. Breeds of Cattle
3. Systems of Cattle Management
4. Economic Importance of Cattle
5. Management Practices in Cattle Production

Introduction to Cattle Management

Cattle belong to the group of mammals known as Bovidae. Thye are ruminants which are reared for meat, milk hide and skin, and for work.

Breeds of Cattle

1. Beef Cattle:

This type of breed are reared purposely for meat. Examples include;

1. N’dama
2. Red Bororo
3. Sokoto Gudali
4. Keteku
5. Kuri
6. Rahaji
7. Brown Swiss

2. Dairy Cattle:

This type are reared purposely for milk. Examples include;

1. White Fulani
2. Jersey
3. Red poll
4. Kerry
5. Friesian
6. Dexter
7. South devon
8. Dairy short horn
9. Ayrshire
10. Guemsey

3. Dual-purpose Cattle:

They are reared for both meat and milk production. Examples include;

1. Muturu
2. Biu
3. Azawal
4. Shuwa

A dairy cattle (Friesian) with large udder

Systems of Cattle Management

Intensive System

In this system, cattle herds are kept in confinement most of the time.