LIVESTOCK AND MEAT MARKETING IN WEST AFRICA, VOL III : IVORY COAST AND MALI

This report, the third of a five-part study on West African livestock and meat marketing, provides sector reports for both countries. The Malian report discusses the potential for augmenting domestic production and the absorption capacity of its export markets by examining Malian livestock production systems and government sector policy; herd numbers and range production parameters (1967-77); production of feed animals (1967-77); cattle production constraints; offtake and herd growth for 1985; domestic consumption and retail prices of red meat (1977); exports of livestock and red meat (1967-77) and projected exports for 1985; export and production costs of livestock and red meat (1977-78); and policy conclusions. The report concludes that the simultaneity of a glut of Latin American beef and an absence of Sahelian exports in 1975 was an aberration. The market for Malian exports remains strong, particularly in the Ivory Coast, and only low domestic productivity will constrain its exports. Small ruminants, especially sheep and goats, offer excellent export potential. Donor assistance for cattle feedlot operations to promote exports, however, is not warranted. The Ivory Coast report examines the nation"s increasing demand for animal protein; its beef supply (1967-78); pricing and marketing structure for cattle,beef, and small ruminants; poultry, pork, and fish supplies; livestock policy and future domestic production; and demand and supply projections for 1985. Domestic demand for animal protein will grow, increasing imports of beef and small ruminants 3.1%-5% by 1985. The source of these imports will depend on European Economic Community meat policies and on the extent to which Ivory Coast has to compete with new markets for Sahelian meat. Improving the current Mali/Ivory Coast marketing system, e.g., by constructing new cattle trails, could increase the system"s productivity and decrease costs. Since domestic demand for 1985 will require average quality meat, more high quality animal feedlots in the Sahel are unwarranted. Bibliographies totalling 62 French and English titles (1967-80) are included.