IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science, 2021
The capital of Borno State is having its shares of increasing number of ruminant livestock. Maidu... more The capital of Borno State is having its shares of increasing number of ruminant livestock. Maiduguri Metropolis has narrow breathing space for livestock rearing; nevertheless, it was practical that quite a lot of families in the city do engage in livestock rearing, with all its associated challenges along major streets. Bolori, Galtimari, Gwange, Maiduwuri Maisandari, Shehuri North and Yerwa are the administrative wards that benefit from variety of species of livestock in the quest of economies and to livelihoods. The scope of the study includes Cattle, sheep and goats. In addition to their output used for home consumption, make considerable cash contributions to household income when their products are sold. It is also a source of revenue to the native council. 64% of livestock rearers use animal wastes, it is a primary occupation to the youth at fattening centres and secondary occupation to the livestock owners. It also plays significant role in the cultural set up among the inhabitants. The predictor level indicates that livestock significantly contributes to the income of the rearers. The regression analysis reveals that 40.8% of the livestock rearers' income is derived from the practice. The ANOVA result has also attested that livestock rearing is significantly contributing to the income of the rearers. Therefore, it worth practising provided it is inconsonant of the master plan of the study area.
IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science, 2021
The capital of Borno State is having its shares of increasing number of ruminant livestock. Maidu... more The capital of Borno State is having its shares of increasing number of ruminant livestock. Maiduguri Metropolis has narrow breathing space for livestock rearing; nevertheless, it was practical that quite a lot of families in the city do engage in livestock rearing, with all its associated challenges along major streets. Bolori, Galtimari, Gwange, Maiduwuri Maisandari, Shehuri North and Yerwa are the administrative wards that benefit from variety of species of livestock in the quest of economies and to livelihoods. The scope of the study includes Cattle, sheep and goats. In addition to their output used for home consumption, make considerable cash contributions to household income when their products are sold. It is also a source of revenue to the native council. 64% of livestock rearers use animal wastes, it is a primary occupation to the youth at fattening centres and secondary occupation to the livestock owners. It also plays significant role in the cultural set up among the inhabitants. The predictor level indicates that livestock significantly contributes to the income of the rearers. The regression analysis reveals that 40.8% of the livestock rearers' income is derived from the practice. The ANOVA result has also attested that livestock rearing is significantly contributing to the income of the rearers. Therefore, it worth practising provided it is inconsonant of the master plan of the study area.
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