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Nigeria cattle markets

Nigeria has an estimated 48 livestock markets nationally. Below are the major ones, with trading days and the breeds you'll most commonly find.

Maiduguri Cattle Market

Borno

Trading: Daily (peak Mon, Fri)

One of West Africa's largest livestock hubs, feeding southern Nigeria and cross-border trade.

White FulaniRed Bororo

Kara Market, Lagos

Lagos

Trading: Daily

Major terminal market supplying Lagos megacity. Prices peak ahead of Eid al-Adha.

White FulaniSokoto Gudali

Sokoto Central Market

Sokoto

Trading: Sunday, Thursday

Source market for the heavy Sokoto Gudali breed.

Sokoto GudaliWhite Fulani
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