Ido Local Government Area Research Articles

Farmer’s willingness to adopt bamboo (<i>Bambusa vulgaris</i>) in agroforestry along selected areas in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

Farmer’s willingness to adopt bamboo (<i>Bambusa vulgaris</i>) in agroforestry along selected areas in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

Perceived Eye Health-Seeking Behaviour of Residents of Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State Nigeria

Eye disease is a common global health problem that affects both young and old people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the utilisation of eye care services globally was 18% in 2014, while in Nigeria; the rate of utilisation was reported to be below 25% as against the set target of 90%. This study therefore was aimed at assessing the perceived eye health-seeking behaviour of the residents of Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted a quantitative cross-sectional method among 289 residents of three communities in the Ido Local Government area, Ibadan. A self-administered validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Analysis of data was done using descriptive statistics (frequency, means and standard deviation) and inferential statistics; chi-square test and correlation coefficient which was fixed at p<0.5 level of significance. The result revealed that less than half of the respondents 135 (46.7%) had eye screening in the past, 156 (54%) had eye problems in the past 82(52.6 %) visited hospitals to solve their eye problems and others were involved in self - medication, patronised traditional healers and use over the counter drugs. The chi-square test showed a statistically significant relationship between the age of the participants and their engagement in the eye screening test. In conclusion, less than half of the respondents had eye screening in the past, while a large proportion of those who had eye problems visited non-medical facilities to seek eye care services. This indicates inappropriate eye health-seeking behaviour of the majority of the respondents. In addition, their perceived health-seeking behaviour was influenced by their age. This study recommends that more public health education needs to be done to educate the community on appropriate personal eye care to ensure positive eye health-seeking behaviour.

Climate Change Adaptation Information Usability Among Maize Farmers in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

The availability of climate change information has not always led to more successful adaptation; even when climate change adaptation information is available, there are still obstacles to its efficient use. Furthermore, the tactics required to communicate climate information to end-users for successful adaptation have received less attention. This study focuses on utilization of available climate change adaptation information among maize farmers in the study area. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 203 respondents for data collection. The data were collected using a questionnaire and analysed through the use of the standard statistical package for social sciences. The communication strategies used include inter-personal, audio, visual and social media. The results revealed that the strategies used in communicating climate change adaptation information to maize farmers in the study area yielded great influence in terms of benefits to the farmers such as the increase in income, prevention of yield loss, reduced soil degradation, maintaining good human health status, and improved weed management. The information that is popularly utilised is mixed cropping (61.6%), water management (58.1%), and early warning (58.1%). A significant relationship existed between communication channels (r=0.8, p<.05) and respondents’ climate change adaptation information utilization. Poor understanding of the message and lack of funds to put the information into practice hinders some respondents from utilising adaptation information. Hence, extension agents need to locate these category farmers and link them with service providers that could provide incentives or credit facilities for sustainable utilisation of available information to combat climate change.

Tsetse and bovine trypanosomiasis prevalence in Ido local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria

Tsetse and bovine trypanosomiasis prevalence in Ido local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria

Effectiveness of Agricultural Technologies and Constraints of Cassava Farming on the Production in Ido local Government of Oyo state, Ibadan, Nigeria

The study investigated the effectiveness of agricultural technologies and constraint on cassava farming in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. One hundred and forty-eight well-structured questionnaires were used for this study to obtain data for this study from five selected villages. Data obtained were analyzed using percentage and Chi-Square to compare the significance among the variables in this study. The results showed that Cassava production was dominated by males (51.4%) as against females (48.6%), an active age group of 41-50 years (56.7%), more of married people (88.5%) to unmarried (2.7%). The study area was characterized with an average level of secondary education (54.7%). There was no significant relationship between the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents and agricultural technologies used. This research hereby recommended that the government should make available agricultural technologies to the farmers and they should be aware of the technologies through the extension agent.

Utilisation of weather forecast information amongst maize farmers in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

This study investigated the use of weather forecast information (WFI) as an adaptation measure of climate change among maize farmers in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 120 respondents for this study. A questionnaire survey was used to obtain data, summarized and presented by using tables, frequency counts, percentages and means while Chi-square and Pearson correlation were used to analyze the relationships between variables. Results showed that the mean age, household size, farming experience, average annual income and farm size were 44.9 years, 8 people, 23.2 years, N692,583.3 and 5.0 ha respectively. Also, radio (95.8%) and fellow farmers (94.2%) were the key sources by which the respondents accessed weather forecast information. Half (50 %) of the respondents had a favourable perception towards WFI. Also, 55.8% of the respondents had high usage of WFI. However, its usage was impeded by poor agricultural extension service (=3.58), inadequate extension training on weather forecast (=3.42), lack of assistance in interpreting WFI (=3.40), inadequate electric power supply (=3.28), inadequate knowledge of WFI (=3.16), language barrier (=3.05) and untimeliness of WFI (=3.04). Statistically, there existed a significant association between the respondents’ land ownership and the utilisation of WFI (ꭓ2=13.218, p<0.01). Pearson correlation result revealed a significant relationship (p˂0.01) between maize farmers’ perception of WFI and its utilisation. (r=0.445, p<0.01). For improved adaptation to climate change in the study area, the study suggested an improved agricultural extension service to which could be achieved through the provision of climate field schools to improve farmers’ comprehension, interpretation, and utilisation of WFI.

Occurrence of bisphenol A, nonylphenol, octylphenol and heavy metals in groundwater from selected communities in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Endocrine disruptors (EDs) such as bisphenol A (BPA), nonylphenol (NP), octylphenol (OP) and heavy metals in drinking water supply represent a significant threat to human health. In Nigeria, little is known about the presence of EDs in various environmental media. This study was conducted to determine the concentrations of BPA, NP and OP in groundwater samples from selected communities in Ibadan, Nigeria. Water samples were collected from 30 different sites (26 hand-dug wells, 2 boreholes and 2 spring water sources), 15 from each of Ibadan North-West (IbNW) and Ido Local Government Area (LGA). Samples were collected in triplicate from all the sampling points and analysed for BPA, NP, OP and physicochemical parameters (including heavy metals) using a standard procedure. Bisphenol A and octylphenol were not detected in any samples, while NP was detected in spring water and the concentration (0.00279 mg/L) was less than the maximum allowable limit (0.015 mg/L). All (100.0%) boreholes in IbNW and 100.0% of the springs in Ido LGA showed iron concentrations that exceeded the permissible limit. There is a need for public awareness on the health risk of EDs in drinking water supply and appropriate preventive measures to be adopted.

Awareness and Perceived Efficiency of Tagiri (Lagenaria breviflorus) among Poultry Farmers in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

The study investigated the awareness and perceived efficiency of Tagiri (Lagenaria breviflorus) among poultry farmers in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria using data obtained from eighty well-structured questionnaires. The result showed that 90.0% of the respondents were male, 60% had primary and secondary education and 68.8% practice intensive system of management. The result also revealed that 50.0% are aware of the antimicrobial property used to treat and control bacterial infection, 46.6% are aware that it has antibacterial property which suppresses the growth of bacterial and their ability to reproduce. It also revealed that 93.1% of the respondents used Lagenaria breviflorus for medicinal purpose. In conclusion, it was examined that majority of the farmers used Tagiri in treating poultry diseases. It was therefore recommended that the extension agents should further put more effort by sensitizing the farmers on the benefits of this medicinal plant for healthy growth in poultry management and since it is effective in treating poultry disease, it should also be adopted for other livestock.

Efficacy of activated carbon for ammonia gas reduction in selected poultry farms in Ido local government area, Ibadan Oyo state, Nigeria

Efficacy of activated carbon for ammonia gas reduction in selected poultry farms in Ido local government area, Ibadan Oyo state, Nigeria

Effectiveness of use of information and communication technologies (icts) by extension agents and arable crop farmers in ido loal government area, oyo state, nigeria

The study was undertaken to ascertain effectiveness of use of ICTs by extension agents and arable crop farmers in Ido local government area Oyo State. Multiple stage sampling procedure was used to select 105 respondents for the study. Data were collected from the respondents through the use of structured questionnaire.. Descriptive statistics such as; mean, frequency table, and percentage were used to analysed data while inferential statistical tools such as Chi-square and Pearson Product Moment correlation (PPMC) were used to tested the hypotheses of the study. The result of the study showed that majority of the respondents were in the age bracket of 31-40 years, which could be categorized as adults, and more of them were males, while majority of them were married. Result revealed the level of ICTs used by extension agents for arable crop farmers were radio (97.1%), mobile phone (92.4%) and internet (81.9%).The result further shows major constraints militating the effectiveness of use of ICTs were network problem in the study area. There is no significant relationship between constraint and level of ICTs used by the arable crops farmer in the study area. It is therefore recommended that government should ensure that farmers should have access to and use ICTs by putting policies in place to ensure all rural area have access to ICTs tools ,also awareness on the use of ICTs should be intensify among arable crop farmers.

ADOPTION AND UTILIZATION OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES BY CASSAVA FARMING HOUSEHOLDS IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

The study examined the adoption and utilization of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices (CSAP) by cassava farming households in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling procedure was used to purposively select one hundred and twenty (120) registered farmers engaged in cassava crop production for questionnaire administration. Data obtained were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that cassava farming activities in the study area is at a small scale level owing to the size of farmland cultivated by majority (70.0%) of the respondents’. It was also observed that majority (76.7%) of the respondents’ in the study area generally have adequate knowledge of climate smart agricultural practices though their mean adoption score (4.38) is critically low. This may be linked to the respondents’ low level of literacy and the barriers affecting the adoption and utilization of climate agricultural practices. The study inferred that there is probably need for more awareness about the potentials of these practices in increasing agricultural productivity in the study area. Variables such as education, farming experience, size of farmland, access to credit and access to extension services were all significant at 0.05 level of significance. It is therefore recommended that extension officers, relevant agencies/associations should develop suitable policies that will encourage farmers’ especially rural farmers’ to adopt and utilize Climate Smart Agricultural Practices (CSAP). This will, in the mid and long term, help in boosting farmers’ income and enhancing sustainable food security

Comparative study of leadership styles in public and private secondary schools in the COVID-19 era in ido local government area, Nigeria

This study compared the leadership styles of principals dominating in both public and private secondary schools in the COVID-19 era in the Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive research design was adopted. The population of the study consisted of 26 public secondary schools and 97 registered private secondary schools. The total population of teachers in the study was 1194. Using the Taro Yamane formula, a sample size of 306 respondents was sampled of which questionnaires were administered and 305 questionnaires were retrieved and used for analysis. A self-designed questionnaire that yielded reliability coefficients of r= 0.942, 0.911, 0.924 were used for data collection. A research question and two hypotheses were used to guide the study. The findings of the study showed a significant difference in the leadership style adopted by school principals of both school types with mean =92.5 and 1149, SD= 9.712 and 11.634, while (t = 0.719; df= 301, p <0.05). There is also a significant gender difference in the leadership style adopted by principals of both schools with mean =125.14 and 120.97, SD= 14.195 and 9.318 and (t= 2.909; df= 301; p< 0.05). The study concluded that principals in schools have been proactive to overcome all the challenges facing education in the COVID-19 Era. Therefore, it is recommended that; principals in public secondary schools be transformational and digital in the COVID-19 Era.

Marketing, distribution and consumption of fish in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

Like other developing countries, Nigeria faces a lot of problems confronting fish marketing such as dwindling profit due to fish spoilage as post-harvest losses occur more frequently particularly in the rainy reason, lack of improved technology for the management of fish production, inefficient harvesting methods and wastefulness due to lack of infrastructural facilities. This study assessed fish marketing, distribution and consumption in Ido Local Government Area (LGA), Oyo State, Nigeria. A two-stage random sampling technique was usedwhile descriptive statistics (frequency distribution and percentage frequencies) and inferential statistics (such as multiple regression analysis and budgetary analysis) were used for the analysis. The study concluded that fish marketing was a profitable business though with a small profit margin. The study thus recommended that micro lending programmes should be given a needful attention and priority to increase the entrepreneurs’ income and bring about a massive economic prospect for Ido LGA in particular and Oyo State Nigeria in general.
 Key words: constraints, consumption, determinant, fish, marketing, profit

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LEADERSHIP STYLES IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IBADAN, OYO STATE

This study compared the leadership styles of principals dominating in both public and private secondary schools in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, and also investigated the principals’ gender differences. Leadership styles examined include: autocratic, visionary, , democratic, coaching, servant, , , , bureaucratic and digital. A descriptive research design was adopted. The population of the study consists of 26 public secondary schools and 97 registered private secondary schools. The total population of teachers in the study were 1194. Using the Taro formula, a sample size of 306 respondents were sampled of which questionnaires were administered and 305 questionnaires were retrieved and used for analysis. A self-designed questionnaire that yielded reliability coefficients of r= 0.942, 0.911, 0.924 were used for data collection. A research question and two hypotheses were used to guide the study. The findings of the study showed a significant difference in the leadership style adopted by school principals of both school types with mean =92.5 and 1149, SD= 9.712 and 11.634, while (t = 0.719; = 301, p <0.05). There is also a significant gender difference in the leadership style adopted by principals of both schools with mean =125.14 and 120.97, SD= 14.195 and 9.318 and (t= 2.909; = 301; p< 0.05). The study concluded that though there are significant differences in the leadership styles adopted by the school principals, there are no leadership styles. It is therefore recommended that; principals of both school types should blend and adopt styles that best fit the situation at hand. Thus, leadership style should be applied based on contingency.

Assessment of Wildlife Hunting Activities in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State Nigeria

The study was conducted to assess hunting activities in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. A well-structured questionnaire was administered to obtain information from fifty hunters using a simple random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result showed that 96% of hunters in the study area were men. Most of the respondents were married (84%) and within the age bracket of 31 and 50 years (48%). About 34% and 40% of respondents had primary and secondary education respectively while 13% had no formal education. They had between 20 and 29 years’ experience in wild animal hunting. Sixty-eight percent of the hunters in the study area engaged in part-time hunting while 32% were full-time hunters. The study further revealed that the hunters engaged in hunting for financial gain (64%), leisure (34%) and family tradition (38%). About ten types of species of wildlife animals were commonly killed by the hunters, and the animals were sold within the community market (42%), outside the community market (32%) and to visiting bushmeat marketers (26%). The study therefore recommends a policy that will control hunting activitiesin the study area, knowing that animal hunting serves as another source of livelihood to the hunters.
 Keywords: Hunters, wildlife, bushmeat, community market, occupation

Introduction of improved okra (NHAe47-4) variety as a means of economic enhancement of farmers in Ido Village, Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

The study was carried out to introduce improved okra (NHAe47-4) variety to farmers in Ido Village in Ido Local Government of Oyo State using SAFE approach to agricultural extension which includes; capacity building among farmers to enable them diagnoses their problems, identify solutions and develop plans and implement them with or without support from outside. Farmers in the studied area were selected and a group was formed comprising of twelve (12) members. Sensitization and awareness creation were conducted in the study area through series of activities such as facilitating, interactive group discussions and several meetings with the farmers were held to orientate them of the improved okra variety through teaching and management techniques. Descriptive statistical tool such as frequency distribution and percentages was used to analyze the objectives. At the end of the harvesting and whole exercise, the group (farmers) was interviewed verbally to know their levels of awareness for adoption and their general view about the improved variety in relation to the normal okra variety they were used to. The farmers embraced the technology and they were actively participated through demonstration method exercise. Having known all the techniques involved in the production cycle, the farmers also tried the technology on their individual plot which served as an encouragement factor for adoption. The study thus resulted into improving the standard of living and economic enhancement of the farmers inthe study area.

Socioeconomic correlates of catfish production status in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract Knowledge of the socioeconomic characteristics of fish farmers is crucial for increased output in fish production so as to bridge the gap between the current level of production and ever-increasing demand for fish due to its contribution to human population growth and development. The study examined the relationship between farmers’ socioeconomic characteristics and output in catfish production in Oyo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used in the selection of 120 catfish farmers. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaire from the selected catfish farmers. The data obtained from the farmers were analysed using descriptive statistics and ordinary least square (OLS) regression. Findings revealed that majority (63.3 %) of the farmers were male, 65 % were within the active and productive age of 31 – 40 years, capable of withstanding the stress in catfish production. Majority (82.4 %) of the farmers were married with an average household size of five individuals. The fish farmers were highly educated with most (91.8 %) of them having tertiary education. Two-thirds of the farmers were members of a cooperative society out of which 52.5 % were loan beneficiaries. Most (62.5 %) of the farmers operated on a part-time basis and managed between 1 – 2 ponds with output worth below N 500,000 ($1,315.79) per production cycle. The OLS regression result revealed that fish output was significantly determined by age (p < 0.01), marital status (p < 0.05) of fish farmers, education (p < 0.05), and cooperative membership (p < 0.05). Although there were indications of economic prosperity in catfish production in the study area, efforts to promote access to education and participation in cooperative society are critical to output expansion. This will engender knowledge acquisition and sharing, promote capacity building and synergies that will advance production outputs and business performance.

Assessment of nutritive value of selectively grazed forbs by cattle in communal grazing land of Ido Local Government Area, Oyo state, Nigeria

Forbs subsidize to nutrients pool of cattle grazing heterogeneous native land. They have sustainability potential to balance nutrients deficiency of tropical grasses that dominate unimproved grazing land. Therefore, selectively grazed forbs by cattle were evaluated with respect to their nutritive value and forage quality indices. Forbs selectively grazed were determined for their chemical composition (g/100g DM), metabolisable energy (ME, MJ/Kg DM) and in-vitro organic matter digestibility (IVOMD %) using Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS). In vitro gas production at 24 h incubation, Organic Matter Digestibility (OMD) and Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA) were assessed. The Relative Feed Value (RFV) and Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) of the forbs were estimated using standard procedure. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Forbs selectively grazed by cattle were; Euphorbia heterophylus, Platosoma africanum, Ipomea triloba, Altherathania sessilis, Sida cordifolia, Tithonia diversifolia, Boerhavia diffusa, Sida acuta, Tridax procumbens, Talinum fruticosum, Phyllanthus amarus, Aspilla africana, Acalypa fimbriata and Euphorbia hirta. Crude Protein (CP) content ranged from 9.30% in A. sessilis to 28.69% in P. Africana. The CP values differed significantly (p<0.05) amongst the forb species. The ME ranged from 6.18 in T diversifolia to 8.99 in T procumbence while, IVOMD ranged from 48.29 in A. fimbriata to 65.67 in T. diversifolia showing that the grazed forbs differed significantly (p<0.05) from each other. OMD differed significantly (p<0.05) among the forbs while, SCFA did not differ (p>0.05). RFV and RFQ ranged from 85.63 to 66.48 and 66.48 60 217.89 in A. sessilis and T diversifolia, respectively. The findings from this study revealed forbs are enriched in nutrients, have the potential to supply requested nutrients to grazing cattle because of their great forage quality indices and high degradability. Les Forbs subventionnent le 'pool' de nutriments du bétail paissant sur des terres indigenes hétérogènes. Ils ont un potentiel de durabilité pour équilibrer les carences en nutriments des herbes tropicales qui dominent les pâturages non améliorés. Par conséquent, les plantes broutées sélectivement par les bovins ont été évaluées en fonction de leur valeur nutritive et des indices de qualité du fourrage. Les plantes broutées de manière sélective ont été déterminées pour leur composition chimique (g / 100 g MS), leur énergie métabolisable (EM, MJ / Kg MS) et leur digestibilité in vitro de la matière organique (in-vitro organicmatterdigestibility – le 'IVOMD'%) à l'aide de la spectroscopie proche infrarouge (SPIR). La production de gaz in vitro à 24 h d'incubation, la digestibilité de la matière organique (DMO) et les acides gras à chaîne courte (Le Short Chain FattyAcids- le SCFA) ont été évalués. La valeur relative de l'alimentation (VRA) et la qualité relative du fourrage (QRF) des fourrages ont été estimées en utilisant la procédure standard. Les données ont été analysées à l'aide de statistiques descriptives. Forbs broutés sélectivement par le bétail étaient ;Euphorbiaheterophylus, Platosomaafricanum, Ipomeatriloba, Altherathaniasessilis, Sida cordifolia, Tithoniadiversifolia, Boerhavia diffusa, Sida acuta, Tridaxprocumbens, Talinumfruticosum, Phyllanthus amarus, Aspillaafricorbana, Acalypafimbriata et Euphorbana. La teneur en protéines brutes (CP) variait de 9.30% chez A. sessilis à 28.69% chez P. Africana. Les valeurs de CP diffèrent significativement (p <0.05) parmi les espèces interdites. Le ME variait de 6.18 dans T diversifolia à 8.99 dans T procumbence tandis que l'IVOMD variait de 48.29 dans A. fimbriata à 65.67 dans T. diversifolia montrant que les plantes broutées différaient significativement (p <0.05) les unes des autres. DMO différait significativement (p <0.05) parmi les forbs tandis quele'SCFA' ne différait pas (p> 0.05). La VRA et la QRF allaient de 85.63 à 66.48 et 66.48 60 217.89 chez A. sessilis et T diversifolia, respectivement. Les résultats de cette étude ont révélé que les plantes herbacées sont enrichies en nutriments et elles ont le potentiel de fournir les nutriments requis aux bovins de pâturage en raison de leurs excellents indices de qualité fourragère et de leur haute dégradabilité.

Assessment of livestock components in crop-livestock production systems in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

The contribution of livestock in the livelihood activities to the farmers' household income is critical to food security in Nigeria. Against there is a paucity of information on the assessment of livestock components in integration production systems. The study tries to investigate the livestock component in the crop-livestock production system in Ido Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to elicit information from purposively selected 225 respondents with the Participatory Rural Appraisal method. Parameters measured were biodata, wealth status, average livestock holding/household (TLU), seasonality. Qualitative and quantitative data collected through questionnaire were transcribed into the Feed Assessment Tool (FEAST) Excel macro program (www.ilri.org/feast) and were analyzed with descriptive statistics. The respondents' categories (%) landless, small, medium and large scale were 10, 42, 30, and 18, respectively. The average livestock holding/household (TLU) values were 0.08, 0.33, 0.37, 4.96, 5.68, 14.40, 28.80, and 67.68 poultry, sheep, goat, indigenous (female dairy calves, male calves, dairy heifers, dairy lactating cows, and dry dairy cows), respectively. The average livestock species holding/household values of 121.53, 10.50, 5.00, and 15.20 for indigenous dairy cattle, WAD goat, WAD sheep, and indigenous poultry, respectively. The average area of land put to the cultivation of these fodders was 8.80, 2.40, 0.80, 0.80, 0.40, and 0.30, respectively. The contribution of livelihood activities to household income (%) was livestock (60), agriculture (20), business (10), remittances (5), labor (3), and others (2). It can be concluded that since Ido LGA is an oasis for crop and livestock production enterprises due to the available quality and quantity of feed resources -FEAST can assist the government in policy formulation. La contribution du bétail aux activités de subsistance au revenu des ménages des agriculteurs est essentielle à la sécurité alimentaire au Nigéria. Par contre, il y a un manqué d'informations sur l'évaluation des composants de l'élevage dans les systèmes de production d'intégration. L'étude tente d'étudier la composante élevage dans le système de production de cultures et de bétail dans la zone de gouvernement local d'Ido (le 'LGA') de l'État d'Oyo. Une technique d'échantillonnage à plusieurs degrés a été utilisée pour obtenir des informations auprès de 225 répondants sélectionnés à dessein avec la méthode d'évaluation rurale participative. Les paramètres mesurés étaient les données biologiques, l'état de richesse, la moyenne des exploitations / ménages, la saisonnalité. Les données qualitative et quantitatives collectées par le biais du questionnaire ont été transcrites dans le programme macro Excel de l'Outil d'évaluation de l'alimentation (le 'FEAST') (www.ilri.org/feast) et ont été analysées avec des statistiques descriptives. L'échelle était de 10, 42, 30 et 18, respectivement. Les valeurs moyennes des exploitations / ménages étaient de 0.08, 0.33, 0.37, 4.96, 5.68, 14.40, 28.80 et 67.68 volailles, ovins, caprins, indigènes (veaux laitiers femelles, veaux mâles, génisses laitières, vaches laitières en lactation, et vaches laitières séchées), respectivement. Les valeurs moyennes des espèces d'élevage / ménage sont respectivement de 121.53, 10.50, 5.00 et 15.20 pour les bovins laitiers indigènes, les chèvres WAD, les moutons WAD et la volaille indigène. La superficie moyenne des terres consacrée à la culture de ces fourrages était de 8.80, 2.40, 0.80, 0.80, 0.40 et 0.30, respectivement. La contribution des activités de subsistance au revenu des ménages (%) était l'élevage (60), l'agriculture (20), les affaires (10), les envois de fonds (5), la main-d'oeuvre (3) et autres (2). On peut en conclure que puisque la zone de gouvernement local d'Ido est une oasis pour les entreprises de production agricole et animale en raison de la qualité et de la quantité disponibles des ressources fourragères –le FEAST peut aider le gouvernement dans la formulation des politiques.

Utilization of indigenous practices among small ruminant farmers in controling ecto parasite in Ido local government area, Ibadan, Nigeria

High prevalence of ectoparasites in the tropics and lack of access to veterinary services necessitated the use of indigenous practices in controlling ectoparasites among small ruminant farmers. This study was carried out to assess the utilization of indigenous practices in controlling ectoparasites among small ruminant farmers in Ido Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. A multi stage sampling technique was used in selecting respondents for the study. One hundred and fifteen well- questionnaires administered to the farmers and 112 were recovered from the field. Descriptive statistics such as percentage, frequency distribution and charts were used to analyse the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents. The results showed that the age 49-60 had the highest respondents (42.2%) followed by the age group of 36-48 years (28.4%). It also showed that majority of the respondents were female (66.7%). Some indigenous practices highly utilized in the study area included; the application of wild lettuce (ewe yanrin) on the affected parts of the animal (97%), Nuclea latifolin (ewe egbesi) 97% rubbing of liquid lime (osanwewe) on the affected part (93%). Chi Square was used to measure the relationship between respondents' selected socio-economic characteristics and their utilization. The Pearson product moment correlation (PPMC) was used to measure the relationship between respondents, constraints (r=0.194, p=0.050), benefit (r=0.201, p0.043). Some of the constraints identified in the study area included inadequate useful information from extension agents, extinction of materials used and non-documentation of the leaves used while some of the benefits of the leaves includes ease of administration of the leaves, low cost of the leave, and accessibility were some of the benefit derive.