Establishing high-density protein banks for livestock in Burkina Faso (West Africa): agronomic performance under contrasting edaphoclimatic conditions

Sib, Ollo; Vall, Éric; Bougouma-Yameogo, Valérie M.C.; Blanchard, Mélanie; Navarro, Marlen; García, Eliel González

doi:10.1007/s10457-019-00394-4

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“…In Burkina Faso, high density (20,000 plants ha −1 ) fodder banks of jumbay [ Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit] and white mulberry ( Morus alba L.) were able to quickly provide fodder within a period of 12 mo with initial outputs of 4–10 Mg DM ha −1 ) (Sib et al., 2016; Sib et al., 2020). A mixture of kosso ( Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir.)…”

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Livestock feed resources in the West African Sahel

Amole¹,

Ayantunde

Balehegn

et al. 2021

Agronomy Journal

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Limited supply of quality feed is the most important factor limiting livestock productivity in many sub‐Saharan African (SSA) countries. Having a systematic inventory of available feed resources, identifying main challenges and potentials for improvement is the first step towards designing development strategies to improve feed quality and quantity. The objective of this study was to review the available feed resources and their quality in West African Sahel across different agro‐ecological zones and to identify the research gaps and strategies to improve feed resource availability. The West African Sahelian zone is home to 135 million people who herd 173 million head of ruminant livestock. The main feed resources for grazing ruminants are pastures and crop residues; commercially formulated feeds are increasingly being used in poultry and pig production, particularly in peri‐urban areas. Feed resources for livestock are diverse and vary markedly across agro‐ecological zones in the West African Sahel and across seasons in terms of type, quantity, and quality. Given that crop residues are among the most important feed resources, there is need to invest in promoting adoption of proven methods for improving their quality and preserving it. Given poorly developed feed markets in the Sahelian rural areas and cities, strengthening the feed value chain is critical for improving the feed resource base in West Africa. Additional critically important needs are to increase awareness about the importance of feed quality, to create quality‐based feed marketing systems, and to appreciate and enhance women's roles in feed production.

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Livestock feed resources in the West African Sahel

Amole¹,

Ayantunde

Balehegn

et al. 2021

Agronomy Journal

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“…Given the high density of 20,000 plants/ha, and with fast-growing species such as Leucaena leucocephala and Morus alba (González-García et al 2009; Karatassiou et al 2008), competition between plants could quickly set in from the second or third year onwards, contributing to a reduction in forage yields per plant if no fertiliser was applied. This lack of organic amendment was particularly noticeable in Morus alba, resulting in poor establishment (frequent drying out in the dry season and recovery in the rainy season) and high mortality due to water stress and termites (Sib et al 2019). These are de nitely not ideal conditions for a non-leguminous species such as Morus alba which are better adapted to more fertile soils with good content of organic matter (Datta 2002).…”

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“…Full details and information regarding the establishment phase of SFBs planted on six livestock farms located in the provinces of Houet and Tuy (located between latitudes 11 and 12°N and longitudes 3 and 4°W in the Haut-Bassins region of western Burkina Faso) have been previously reported by Sib et al (2019;. In summary, these two provinces have a southern Sudanese climate with an annual rainfall pattern of between 800 and 1,000 mm, de ned by a rainy season from June to October and a dry season from November to May.…”

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Overall performances of Leucaena leucocephala and Morus alba in high-density shrub fodder banks at maturity in western Burkina Faso Running head: Performance of High-density fodder banks for livestock feeding

Sib,

González-García,

Vall

2023

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The objective of this work was to carry out a long-term monitoring of shrub fodder banks (SFB), established under the real-low-input-farm conditions of Burkina Faso, characterised by a Sudano-Sahelian climate type with wide variations in rainfall. The SFBs, which were planted in 2016-2017 with Leucaena leucocephala (LL) and Morus alba (MA) at a high-density (20,000 plants/ha), were monitored from 2016/2017 to 2021 for their biomass (fodder) production, chemical composition and nutritive value of the edible forage, and their impacts on soil carbon content. The average annual forage production of LL for the 6 SFBs (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) was 11.4 ± 2.12 t DM/ha/year while that of MA was 3.8 ± 1.2 t DM/ha/year for the 3 SFB (1, 2, and 3). Such differences are likely related to higher adaptive capacity for LL in such climatic conditions. The high nutritive value observed in both fodder resources agreed with available literature worldwide. Crude protein was higher in LL (19% vs. 17%), but dry matter digestibility (65% vs 77%) were superior in MA. Soil carbon increased during the five monitored years, which is an interesting result for these poor, low fertility soil conditions. Our results demonstrate the technical and environmental feasibility for establishing this low-input agroforestry technology in these conditions, as an agroecological alternative to overcoming feed shortages for local livestock farming. However, the successful management of a SFB relies on the selection of the right species, the protection provided, and the management during the establishment and fodder production periods, with suitable cutting frequency and appropriate post-harvest management.

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“…In general, among perennial plants in nature, mulberry (mulberry tree) belonging to the mulberry family has a simple structure, but it is distinguished by its resistance to pathogenic microflora [4]. However, in order to obtain highly nutritious leaves and medicinal fruits from mulberry trees and specially nutritious mulberry trees, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment and protection, as well as to prevent damage from the first signs of disease, and to take control measures [5,6]. It is important to increase the seasonality of mulberry leaf and increase its satiety by using it at the right time.…”

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Introductory methods of protection measures and disease control of fodder mulberry

Bekkamov,

Ashurova,

Raimjanova

et al. 2023

BIO Web Conf.

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In response to disease control in agriculture, the decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated January 17, 2020 “On measures to develop the silkworm feed base in the cocoon industry” PQ No. 4567 deepening the reforms implemented in the cocoon industry, creating favorable conditions for the rapid development and diversification of the industry, introducing the cluster method of production organization, forming orchards on the basis of family contracts, systematic reproduction of fertile seedlings, and expansion of intensive-type special nutrient orchards. Despite the high level of immunity against various infectious and non-infectious diseases caused by disease-causing microorganisms caused by climatic conditions and soil composition in various regions of Uzbekistan, cylindrosporiosis is caused by the negative effects of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Mulberry seedlings, saplings, adult trees with the help of means, preparations, depending on the type of pathogen used in the treatment, protection and fight against powdery mildew, chlorosis, fusarium, leaf swelling (curl), powdery mildew (fungus) diseases and nutritious leaf production is achieved through the healthy maintenance of special feeders.

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Establishing high-density protein banks for livestock in Burkina Faso (West Africa): agronomic performance under contrasting edaphoclimatic conditions

Cited by 6 publications

References 13 publications

Livestock feed resources in the West African Sahel

Livestock feed resources in the West African Sahel

Overall performances of Leucaena leucocephala and Morus alba in high-density shrub fodder banks at maturity in western Burkina Faso Running head: Performance of High-density fodder banks for livestock feeding

Introductory methods of protection measures and disease control of fodder mulberry

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