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Implementation of practical solutions to improve buffalo breeding development in rural areas of South Iraq

dc.contributor.authorRossi, G.
dc.contributor.authorConti, L.
dc.contributor.authorAl-Fartosi, K.
dc.contributor.authorBarbari, M.
dc.date.accessioned2018-04-12T09:36:59Z
dc.date.available2018-04-12T09:36:59Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionArticleeng
dc.description.abstractBuffalo breeding is widely spread in rural areas of southern Iraq, especially in marshlands. In the Provinces of Basr ah, Dhi Qar and Maysan the buffalo represents the main source for survival of local people in marshlands. The paper shows the situation in these areas, remarking the main critical points for buffalo breeding development. A survey in 24 buffalo farms was ca rried out by the Department of University of Firenze to verify the situation of buffalo farming in southern Iraq (years 2014 – 2016). In particular the study shows problems related to the shortage of food for animals, to the lack of suitable structures and infrastructures, to the poor herd management by farmers. In the paper the main critical points, which compromise the success of the breeding, are pointed out, with particular reference to animal welfare, animal health and labour (care of animals and risks for workers). Solutions to mitigate the scarce results are indicated. In particular some practical interventions carried out during a project funded by Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development are presented and discussed. Such interventions refer mai nly to the application of feeding racks, systems for a safe capture of the animals, plants and equipment for heat protection. As conclusion, also in difficult and poor areas like Iraqi marshes, a correct design and a right application of simple constructiv e and plant solutions, with little employment of technological resources, coupled with a good training of farmers, can give a contribution to solve problems in buffalo breeding.eng
dc.identifier.issn1406-894X
dc.identifier.publicationAgronomy Research, 2018, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 564-573eng
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10492/3885
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.15159/ar.18.065
dc.rights.holderCopyright 2009 by Estonian University of Life Sciences, Latvia University of Agriculture, Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, incl. photocopying, electronic recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission from the Estonian University of Life Sciences, Latvia University of Agriculture, Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestryeng
dc.subjectbuffaloeng
dc.subjectlivestock housingeng
dc.subjectmarshlandseng
dc.subjectIraqeng
dc.subjectarticleseng
dc.titleImplementation of practical solutions to improve buffalo breeding development in rural areas of South Iraqeng
dc.typeArticleeng

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