Section 5. Management

The management and husbandry of male and female draught animals: research achievements and needs

Abstract
Introduction
Choice between oxen and cows for work
Effects of work on physiology and metabolism
The effect of work on the health of draught animals
The effect of work on food intake
The effect of work on digestion
The effect of work on bodyweight change
The effect of work on the productivity of draught cows
The Husbandry of Draught Animals
Seasonal use of draught animals
Duration of work
Housing
Health care of draught animals
Feeding draught animals
Sustainable systems
Future research needs
Résumé
References

Management of work oxen in Sierra Leone and its implication for research

Abstract
Introduction
Intensification and diversified use of work oxen in Sierra Leone
Management of work oxen in Sierra Leone
Preparation of work oxen
Training of work oxen
Maintenance of oxen after training at farm level
Constraints
Research implications and needs
Conclusion
Résumé

Camels and donkeys as pack and transport animals in semi-arid Northern Nigeria: herd composition, management and utilisation

Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusions and recommendations
Résumé
References

An extension delivery system for animal traction technology in developing countries

Abstract
Introduction
Conclusion
Résumé
References

Test de conditionnement des boeufs de labour en zone OHV du Mali

Résumé
Introduction
Méthodes et matériels
Résultats et discussion
Conclusion
Abstract
Références

Efforts de suivi et d'entretien des bovins de trait dans le département de l'Atacora, Bénin

Résumé
Introduction
Approvisionnement des animaux de trait
Alimentation et suivi zootechniques
Conclusion
Abstract

La stabulation fumière comme facteur de développement de la traction animale en zone cotonnière du Sénégal

Résumé
Aperçu historique
La stabulation fumière
Conclusion
Abstract
Référence