Characterization and typology of guinea pig breeding in the Department of Menoua-Western Region, Cameroon.
2023
Tobou Djoumessi, Gina France | Tendonkeng, Fernand | Kenfack, Laurette Blandine Mezajouck | Miégoué, Emile | Fokom, David Wauffo | Kuitche, Hervé Mubé | Fondjeu, Ulrich Darlin Tsafack | Moula, Nassim | Hornick, Jean-Luc
English. peer reviewed
Show more [+] Less [-]English. 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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