Frequent increase in prices has made eggs, supposedly the cheapest source of protein in Nigeria, luxurious items. The prices have continued to rise beyond the reach of average households.
Despite the current 10 per cent local content in milk production in Nigeria and with the dogged resolve by relevant collaborators, the livestock subsector has a very bright future and will, within the next few years.
Dr. Awosibo
In this interview with the Executive Provost, Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology, Moore Plantation, Ibadan, Dr Olatunde Owosibo, speaks on challenges faced by livestock farmers, how youths can be attracted to agriculture and why irrigation facilities and other farm infrastructure should be emplaced by state governments. FEMI IBIROGBA reports.
The livestock industry faces high prices of feed inputs, especially for poultry. Are there alternative ingredients for the production of feeds as substitutes for the preferred ones?
Researches have been made with regards to alternative sources of ingredients suitable for poultry. Ingredients like maize, soya beans and groundnut cakes (GNC) have been under research over the years. However, we found that it was insufficient to serve commercial purposes. Despite this challenge, we have discovered a major breakthrough which can support livestock production at minimal levels. An example is cassava, which has its