[en] A survey was carried out on 356 breeders in the Department of the Menoua Region of West Cameroon to characterize guinea pig breeding systems, using descriptive analysis, factorial analysis of multiple correspondences (AFCM), and upward hierarchical classification (CAH). Three types of guinea pig breeders have been identified, discriminated according to the size of the herd and the professional character of the breeding. Most of the housing systems were of the traditional type, free-ranging on the ground. Feed generally was based on fodders and food residues, and hygiene conditions were considered as good. The main difficulties faced by the farmers were mortalities resulting from diseases and predation. Guinea pig breeding was considered a source of income for households. Sales were year-round, at age-related prices. Development of guinea pig breeding in Cameroon would require better-addressing breeding techniques and the creation of economic interest groups to strengthen food security allowed by this activity.
Disciplines :
Animal production & animal husbandry
Author, co-author :
Tobou Djoumessi, Gina France ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Management of Animal Resources, Animal Nutrition in Tropical Environments, University of Liege-Belgium, Quartier Vallée 2 Avenue de Cureghem 10, 4000, Liege1, Belgium. ginafdjoumessi@gmail.com ; National School of Agro-Industrial Sciences, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Ngaoundéré-Cameroon, P.O. BOX, 751, Ngaoundéré, Cameroon. ginafdjoumessi@gmail.com
Tendonkeng, Fernand; Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, Department of Zootechnics, University of Dschang-Cameroon, P.O. BOX, 96, Dschang, Cameroon
Kenfack, Laurette Blandine Mezajouck; National School of Agro-Industrial Sciences, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Ngaoundéré-Cameroon, P.O. BOX, 751, Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
Miégoué, Emile; Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, Department of Zootechnics, University of Dschang-Cameroon, P.O. BOX, 96, Dschang, Cameroon
Fokom, David Wauffo; Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, Department of Zootechnics, University of Dschang-Cameroon, P.O. BOX, 96, Dschang, Cameroon ; Multipurpose Research Station, Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, Bangangté, Cameroon
Kuitche, Hervé Mubé; Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, Department of Zootechnics, University of Dschang-Cameroon, P.O. BOX, 96, Dschang, Cameroon
Fondjeu, Ulrich Darlin Tsafack; Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences, Department of Zootechnics, University of Dschang-Cameroon, P.O. BOX, 96, Dschang, Cameroon
Moula, Nassim ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences biomédicales et précliniques > Méthodes expérimentales des animaux de laboratoire et éthique en expérimentation animale
Hornick, Jean-Luc ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de gestion vétérinaire des Ressources Animales (DRA) > Nutrition animale en milieu tropical
Language :
English
Title :
Characterization and typology of guinea pig breeding in the Department of Menoua-Western Region, Cameroon.
Publication date :
28 November 2023
Journal title :
Tropical Animal Health and Production
ISSN :
0049-4747
eISSN :
1573-7438
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media B.V., United States
ARES - Académie de Recherche et d'Enseignement Supérieur [BE]
Funding text :
The authors thank the University of Liege-Belgium and the Academy of Research and Higher Education (ARES) as well as the University of Dschang for their support during this research. They also thank the guinea pig growers who gave their valuable time, the survey team who collected the data, and the reviewers who provided valuable comments to improve this document. The authors also thank Delmas Keshnel Zambou Dongmo and Bilolwa Bikalisha Pacifique for their support during this research and their participation in the overall design process.The authors thank the University of Liege-Belgium and the Academy of Research and Higher Education (ARES) as well as the University of Dschang for their support during this research. They also thank the guinea pig growers who gave their valuable time, the survey team who collected the data, and the reviewers who provided valuable comments to improve this document. The authors also thank Delmas Keshnel Zambou Dongmo and Bilolwa Bikalisha Pacifique for their support during this research and their participation in the overall design process.
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