Characteristics of animal production in nan micho, communal section of fondwa, haiti

Abstract

Nan Micho is characterized by rugged terrain, typical of Haiti’s mountainous regions, and a tropical monsoon climate. The objective of this study is to describe the main characteristics of animal production in Nan Micho, Fondwa Communal Section. Within the scope of the study, the different species, breeds, and production purposes were identified. Mortality rates and their main causes were evaluated, as well as the type of animal production by species, predominantly cattle. Goat, pig, and poultry production was studied, exclusively for family consumption, using a “breeding-fattening” management system. The animals are sold live to local markets in Fondwa or to middlemen who supply Port-au-Prince. Pig production is for breeding and fattening. Pigs are raised for meat and fat. They are often fed kitchen scraps and agricultural byproducts (sugarcane, cassava). Poultry is raised through mixed production (eggs and meat). The rearing is described as “on-farm.” Eggs are collected daily (for sale and personal consumption). Chickens are sold for meat, mainly during holiday periods.