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Consumption patterns of freshwater oyster Etheria elliptica (Lamarck, 1807) in the Surrounding Villages of Pendjari Biosphere Reserve: A Potential Substitute Protein source for Bushmeat

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Author Affiliations

  • 1 Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Abomey Calavi, 01 P.O.B. 526, Cotonou, BENIN
  • 2 Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Abomey Calavi, 01 P.O.B. 526, Cotonou, BENIN
  • 3National Institute of Agricultural Research of Benin (INRAB) CRA-Agonkanmey; 01 P.O.B. 884, Cotonou, BENIN
  • 4National Institute of Agricultural Research of Benin (INRAB) CRA-Agonkanmey; 01 P.O.B. 884, Cotonou, BENIN

Res. J. Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sci., Volume 2, Issue (10), Pages 1-9, October,24 (2014)

Abstract

Hunting for bushmeat constitutes the main driver of wildlife decline in tropical Africa. Promotion of alternative protein source for forest people is nowadays a raising option for stakeholders to face decrease of wildlife population. This study aimed at assessing the consumption pattern of freshwater oyster Etheria elliptica among harvester groups and the potential of oyster meat as substitute protein source to bushmeat based on acceptability, availability, lower price and nutritious value criteria. Data were collected on oyster meals and consumption frequency during harvesting season using food frequency questionnaire, followed by a survey on comparative price and availability of oyster and bushmeat over the year. Literature information was also investigated on nutritious quality both of oyster and bushmeat. Six oyster traditional meals were reported in study area. The great majority of survey participants (78%) had consumed oyster meals on daily basis. About two oyster meals were eaten per day both by young (age < 40 years) and old people underlying acceptability across age groups among respondents. Outcomes indicated availability of oyster meat kept in ash over the year at lower price than bushmeat partly due to anti-poaching enforcement. Meat chemical composition of smoked oyster was similar to bushmeat. Consequently, oyster meat was likely a potential alternative protein source to bushmeat. Outcomes from this study are of great importance for Park managers for promoting alternative protein sources for forest people around protected areas in Benin and African countries.

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