Extension Potentials of Traditional Management Practices of Muturu Cattle (Bos brachyceros) in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated the extension potentials of traditional management practices of muturu cattle (Bos brachyceros) in Ebonyi State. eighty muturu farmers randomly selected from Ezza, Izzi and Ohaukwu Local Government Areas constituted the sample. Data were collected through the use of interview schedule and presented using percentages and mean scores. Results of the study show that mututu has a high socio- cultural significance in the area. However, majority (68. 75%) of the farmers have never had any contact with extension agents on muturu production matters. The results further indicate that the major problems facing the muturu farmers are lack of finance, pasture unavailability during dry season, high cost of drugs/vaccines and inadequate information on improved management practices. It is therefore recommended that appropriate extension programmes that will respond to the peculiar needs of these farmers be put in place with planned programmes of learning activities.

Keywords

• Extension Potentials
• Traditional Management Practices
• Muturu Cattle