Supply and marketing of small ruminants in N’djamena’s Livestock Markets, Chad

Abstract

The study aimed to assess the supply and marketing of small ruminants in the markets of N’Djamena city. It was carried out by random survey of 42 traders distributed in 6 small ruminant markets in N’Djamena city. The results showed that the traders were 37.21±7.74 years old. They had little education (69%) with 11 years of experience. All the small ruminant traders originated from pastoral regions where breeding represented a dominant activity. The most traded species were sheep (90.5%) and goats (9.5%). Diguel’s markets ensured the supply of animals to other markets. Animals are transported to other markets by minibuses (57.1%) and vans (33.3%), at an average price of 1,100 CFA francs per head. The expenses incurred were around 2,376 CFA francs / head / day. Average selling price was 26,577.33 ± 3,801.08 CFA francs for sheep and 19,583.33± 1,878.84 CFA francs for goats. With three (3) sheep and two (2) goats sold per day, the average net margin achieved was 7,752 CFA francs and 6,840 CFA francs for sheep and goats, respectively. The organization of stakeholders and the development of livestock market infrastructure will allow a better supply of small ruminants to the markets.