Economcis of cattle fattening with crop residues in Northern Guinea Savannah ecological zone of Nigeria

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the economics of Cattle fattening with crop residues in Northern Guinea Savannah Ecological Zone of Nigeria, Data were collected from 100 respondents between January to December, 1999 using simple random sampling technique. Interview method was employed. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, farm budgeting technique and regression analysis. The results showed that the net income was N6642 and the rate of Capital turnover was 1.27. Multiple regression Analysis showed a coefficient of multiple determination of 89.3% (P<0.05). Reduction in the cost of feeds was suggested for enhanced profit maximization.

  Key words: Cattle, fattening, crop residues, profit