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- * Three distinct types of breeders were identified based on herd size and breeding practices, with most housing being traditional and free-ranging, and nutrition primarily from fodders and food scraps.
- * Health challenges like disease and predation were significant issues, yet guinea pig breeding served as an important income source for households, suggesting potential improvements in techniques and the formation of economic groups could enhance food security.
Article Abstract
A survey was carried out on 356 breeders in the Department of the Menoua Region of West Cameroon to characterize guinea pig breeding systems, using descriptive analysis, factorial analysis of multiple correspondences (AFCM), and upward hierarchical classification (CAH). Three types of guinea pig breeders have been identified, discriminated according to the size of the herd and the professional character of the breeding. Most of the housing systems were of the traditional type, free-ranging on the ground. Feed generally was based on fodders and food residues, and hygiene conditions were considered as good. The main difficulties faced by the farmers were mortalities resulting from diseases and predation. Guinea pig breeding was considered a source of income for households. Sales were year-round, at age-related prices. Development of guinea pig breeding in Cameroon would require better-addressing breeding techniques and the creation of economic interest groups to strengthen food security allowed by this activity.
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