Advances in dairy Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-888X
ISSN: 2329-888X
Department of Agricultural Science, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Jimma, Ethiopia
Research Article
Challenges and Opportunities in Cattle Fattening: Navigating Constraints for Agricultural Development in Ethiopia
Author(s): Megdelawit Temesgen* and Beza Erko
In Ethiopia, cattle play a crucial role as essential assets in households, comprising an estimated population of 59.5 million, predominantly local breeds. They are integral to the livelihoods of approximately 70% of the population. Annually, Ethiopia's beef production reaches 1 million tons, valued at USD 5.1 billion, with ruminants contributing over 3.2 million tons of meat, more than half of the country's total meat production. Beef alone accounts for over 70% of the red meat output and more than 50% of Sub-Saharan Africa's total meat production, underscoring cattle's pivotal role in the regional livestock sector. This study examines cattle fattening opportunities and constraints in the Jimma and Iluababor zones, known for their favorable agroecology conducive to cattle fattening. The study objectives were to identify these opportunities and constraints through secon.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-888X.25.13.687