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Aishatu Bashir Ardo, 31, is a Nigerian animal scientist with a singular passion: cattle. This may not be surprising given that Ardo is Fulani - a West African ethnic group who are predominantly pastoralists.
These nomadic herders are renowned for their dedication to their livestock; some Fulani even compose love songs to their cattle. “For us, cattle have economic, social and religious significance, but our animals’ productivity is very low due to poor genetic potential, lack of adequate feed and water, and poor management,” says Ardo.
For us, cattle have economic, social and religious significance, but our animals’ productivity is very low due to poor genetic potential, lack of adequate feed and water, and poor management,” says Ardo.
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I have no interest in being what they call a ‘small holder.’ I say, ‘Go big or go home.’ This time next year, I plan to be milking 100 cross-bred cows.