General Overview of the Problem of Animal Production in the Democratic Republic of Congo

In a world pulverized by the ever-growing population, animal production, on the other hand, displays a behavior of inequality. This study based on documentation has set itself the objective of listing some factors that handicap animal production in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To this end, it was observed in this study that the low salary of central administration staff, the lack of interdependence between agriculture and livestock, the problem of evacuation of agricultural products, lack of science in animal production, slow and costly research on animals, etc. are the main factors blocking animal production in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Agricultural Contribution of the Non-Governmental Development Organization "National Food Program - PNA" in the Fight for household Food Security in the TAMBAKI Grouping in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

This article resulting from the synthesis of the work of the end of the university cycle aims to make a deep knowledge of effectiveness of contribution of the projects carried out by PNA in the promotion of food security in the Tambaki grouping. The farmers in this group had been selected for this study because they benefited from PNA interventions. For this purpose, the beneficiaries have proven in very concrete terms that the interventions of the National Food Program provide a practical and effective solution in improving the agricultural production system. This has allowed an increase in agricultural productivity. The government should redefine its policy to secure humanitarian workers who come to the aid of vulnerable populations

Effect of Feed Rations Based on Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder on the Weight Gain of Hens Reared in the Forest Regions of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo

The present study aims to evaluate the effects of food rations based on Moringa oleifera leaf powder on the weight growth of hens, was carried out in the province of Tshopo, city of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo, it covered a period of 6 weeks from August 21 to September 25, 2022. It involved 40 five-week-old Isa Brown chicks, divided into 8 batches of 5 subjects each, corresponding to 4 experimental rations T0, T1, T2 and T3 where M. oleifera leaf flour was incorporated at 0, 5, 15 and 30% respectively. The inclusion of M. oleifera leaf meal in the ration improved the live weight of poultry from one week to another for all 4 treatments, and this significantly, in particular at the 6th week of age for the T3 (647.5 g) and T2 (581 g) compared to control treatments T0 (520 g) and T1 (537 g). It significantly improved the individual food consumption (CAI) evolved increasingly over time during the experiment (64.9g/d and 64.9g/d) of the subjects of T3 and T2 compared to those (57 .9 g/d, and 62.1 g/d) of T0 and T1 birds respectively. The inclusion had no significant negative effect on the average daily gain (ADG) of poultry, but varied during the experimental period for all treatments (p. value ? 0.05), except for treatment T1. Nevertheless, from the 6th to the 12th week of age, subjects fed rations based on M. oleifera leaf flour showed T0 (0.0587), T1 (0.0143), T2 (0.1121), and T3 (0.3752)

Characterization of the Socio-economic Impact of Goat Rearing (Capra hircus L., 1758) in Peri-urban Pastoralists. Empirical Analysis Carried Out in the Natural Conditions of the Ituri Province

Ituri has long been considered the "cradle" of domestic animal husbandry in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has a mild climate and favourable soil for animal production, which is why a research station at the National Institute for Study and Agricultural Research (INERA) was set up in Nioka by the settlers in Mahagi territory, followed by a planting in Bunia of a large industrial Slaughterhouse, the second in Africa after that of Nigeria. The establishment of the Slaughterhouse was in order to facilitate the commercialization of meat in this region. A characterization of the socioeconomic impact of local goat farming was conducted among 192 breeders subjected to a closed questionnaire survey. The study was carried out between May 2011 and May 2017 in periurban and peripheral rural areas of the Ituri province. The study establishes that the income obtained from this activity appears to be satisfactory for breeders from a herd composed of a minimum of 15 goats.Livestock income allows farmers to make long-term investments, including the acquisition of land titles; subsidizing certain basic social needs including food; schooling of children; the payment of the dowry, a symbol of customary marriage; the acquisition of certain goods, etc.). Goat breeding offers great opportunities for development through its meat production, prolificacy, hardiness and good adaptation in all the edapho-eco-climatic conditions of Ituri. This is how it is found in some families in the Ituri province, and intervenes in all areas and stages of the life of households of the breeder. In terms of the number of animals raised, statistics show that the goat comes second after poultry.In the end, based on results obtained in this country of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the goat is a savings in kind to ensure the future of the breeder

Brief Theoretical Overview of the Goat (Capra hircus L. 1758) Indigenous of Ituri in the Democratic Republic of Congo and of Africa

Local goat farming (Capra hircus L. 1758) is of increasing economic interest in African households. It is an important and easily accessible source of animal protein and income for many poor families. It offers great development opportunities through its meat production, its hardiness and its good adaptation in all the edapho-eco-climatic conditions of Africa. This adaptation and modification that she experienced in this province during migration gave her a pure Iturian origin. The native Ituri goat is native to Ituri.As in Niger, pastoral society, the goat occupies a privileged place. Its endurance to the climate, its sobriety compared to sheep and cattle, its prolificacy, its aptitude for long walks give it the respect of the Tuareg man who makes him an animal of choice. For the province of Ituri, the goat is considered a savings bank for poor families because it is easily mobilized to solve certain difficulties of the family. She remains and will remain a reporting animal for vulnerable families. During the post-conflict period of 2003, the goat was a source of income and a welding animal for several families in that province; from goat, herds of cattle were restored just after the looting orchestrated by the succession of multiple wars in this country; all the cattle had been looted by the aggressors coming from neighboring countries.