Knowledge of Hazards Associated With Urban Livestock Farming in Southeast Nigeria

10Citations
Citations of this article
42Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

Abstract

The study assessed urban farmers' knowledge of health hazards associated with Urban Livestock Farming (ULF) in Southeast Nigeria. Multistage and random sampling techniques were used to select 210 respondents. Structured interview schedule was used to collect data. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Major type of animals reared was broiler. A good proportion of the respondents had a high knowledge of hazards associated with livestock keeping. However, some farmers did not know that animal products from intensive system can be contaminated with heavy metals and that animal dung should be treated before use for crop cultivation. There was a significant influence of socio-economic characteristics of farmers on knowledge of hazards posed by livestock keeping. Farmers' knowledge of hazards varied significantly between the three states studied. Farmers therefore need technical advice to fully understand the hazards associated with urban livestock farming and their consequences as well as on pre-treatment of dung to reduce transfer of pathogens.

References Powered by Scopus

Effects of pesticides on environment

576Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Mycotoxins in Food and Feed: Present Status and Future Concerns

523Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Livestock and climate change: Impact of livestock on climate and mitigation strategies

353Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Cited by Powered by Scopus

Constraints to urban agriculture in southeast Nigeria

19Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Factors influencing migration and settlement of pastoralists in Nairobi City, Kenya

14Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Urban livestock rearing and the paradox of sustainable cities and urban governance in West Africa: Empirical evidence from Wa, Ghana

5Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Asadu, A. N., Chah, J. M., Attamah, C. O., & Igbokwe, E. M. (2021). Knowledge of Hazards Associated With Urban Livestock Farming in Southeast Nigeria. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.600299

Readers' Seniority

Tooltip

PhD / Post grad / Masters / Doc 11

65%

Lecturer / Post doc 4

24%

Researcher 2

12%

Readers' Discipline

Tooltip

Agricultural and Biological Sciences 9

64%

Nursing and Health Professions 2

14%

Social Sciences 2

14%

Chemical Engineering 1

7%

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free