WOMEN\'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE PRODUCTION OF SMALL DOMESTIC RUMINANTS IN IJEBU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN–STATE, NIGERIA

The study examines women's involvement in the production of small domestic ruminants, making Ijebu – North Local Government Area of Ogun – State, Nigeria a case study. The study covered 120 respondents (women) involved in keeping small ruminants domestically. Data were obtained with the use of structured interview schedule and analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics such as means and percentages. Chi-Square was further used to test the stated hypothesis. The study reveals that women were involved in keeping small ruminants irrespective of their age, marital status and level of education. Also no significant relationship was recorded for all socio-economic characteristics tested. Their contact with veterinary and extension services was low. It was therefore suggested that extension efforts should be intensified to enlighten the women on proper management of their small domestic ruminants. African Journal of Livestock Extension Vol.3 2004: 50-5