(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, show and name: (i) two...
(a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, show and name:
(i) two areas important for cattle rearing; (ii) one town in any of the areas shown in (a) (i) above.
(b) Explain four factors which encourage cattle rearing in Northern Nigeria.
(c) Highlight three reasons why cattle rearing is less important in Southern Nigeria.
Explanation
(b) Factors which encourage cattle rearing in Northern Nigeria: (i) Availability of pasture / fodder. (ii) Absence of tse-tse flies which cause sleeping sickness for cattle.
(iii) Little rainfall does not encourage foot rot disease in cattle. (iv) Availability of traditional cattle rearers / Fulani ethnic group.
(v) Relatively flat plain on which cattle roam about. (vi) Social significance of cattle as a symbol of wealth.
(vii) Favourable tropical continental climate. (viii) Availability of large markets for cattle. (ix) Availability of veterinary services.
(x) Availability of transport network.
(c) Reason for which cattle rearing is less important in Southern Nigeria: (I) Limited pasture.
(ii) Conflict with crop cultivators / farmers. (iii) Poor quality pasture. (iv) Heavy rainfall encourages foot rot disease in cattle.
(v) Presence of tse-tse flies which cause sleeping sickness for cattle. (vi) Southerners are mainly cultivators of plants by tradition
(vii) Presence of dense vegetation which hinders easy movement of cattle. (viii) cattle rearing is alien to the ethnic groups in the south. (ix) Comparative cost advantage about cattle rearing.