Difference between revisions of "Micro livestock"

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*[http://www.fao.org/docrep/015/i2469e/i2469e00.pdf Small animals for small farms]
 
*[http://www.fao.org/docrep/015/i2469e/i2469e00.pdf Small animals for small farms]
 
*[http://www.fao.org/edible-insects/en/ FAO on edible insect cultivation]
 
*[http://www.fao.org/edible-insects/en/ FAO on edible insect cultivation]
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*[http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/templates/cfs/Docs1516/SustainableAgr/comments/CFS43_Policy_Convergence_Africa_Regional_Group.pdf FAO Africa regional group on Microlivestock]

Revision as of 05:08, 4 August 2017

Micro livestock are breeds and species deliberately chosen for small size and ecological or economic footprint. The intent is to choose varieties to fit a particular niche, for subsistence or market, that is more appropriate to the climate, locale, cultural practices and space in a particular region.

Some examples:

  • Iguana
  • Chickens
  • Guinea pig (cuy)
  • miniature pigs
    • Vietnames pot-bellied pigs
  • Miniature cattle
  • Goats
  • Sheep
  • Rabbits
  • Insects


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