Which animals are raised for meat, milk, and hides in Niger?

In Niger, livestock production is a vital component of the agricultural economy and a major export sector. Cattle, sheep, and goats are the primary animals raised for meat, milk, and hides. Additionally, the Fulani (Peul) people are known for breeding horned cattle and oxen, while the Tuareg raise goats, sheep, and dromedaries.12

The red goat is particularly notable in the region of Maradi, where their skins are highly valued and exported to Europe and the Americas. While these animals serve as essential sources of food and materials, livestock management remains closely tied to environmental conditions, such as rainfall, and the migratory patterns of nomadic pastoralists.21