Adaptation of Periurban Cattle Production Systems to Environmental Changes

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AuteurKOURA, BOSSIMA IVAN
AuteurDOSSA, LUC HIPPOLYTE
AuteurKASSA, DAHOGA BARTHELEMY
AuteurHOUINATO, MARCEL
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2014
ResumeWe undertook a survey of 112 cattle farms in the periphery of Cotonou in Benin, with the aim to characterize the diversity of the production systems and to better understand herders’ feeding strategies and perspectives. We used the categorical component analysis and two-step clustering techniques to classify the farms into homogeneous groups. The adaptive strategy of a given farm was predicted through logistic regression analysis technique. Four distinct farm types were identified as follows: large integrated agro-silvopastoral (17%), small agro-silvopastoral (28%), pastoral (30%), and silvopastoral (25%). Irrespective of farm type, low availability, and difficult access to pasture due to increased crop/vegetable farming, climate variability and urbanization were commonly reported by all herders. Current coping strategies included the use of lowlands pastoral resources and exploring new grazing routes. Future strategies included moving animals towards rural locations and significantly (p < 0.001) depended on farm type and its proximity to urban centers.
DOI10.1080/21683565.2014.953662
Autre identifiantBECDB-4140
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/3969
Languefr
Fait partie deAgroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
Sujetcattle farming
Sujetfarm typology
Sujeturban fringes
Sujetrésilience
Sujetadaptive strategies
TitreAdaptation of Periurban Cattle Production Systems to Environmental Changes
TypeArticle

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