Nigeria’s population population is estimated to be 165,000,000 making Nigeria the most populous country in Africa and one of the top ten most populous countries in the world. As a result of this huge population, there is a high demand for animal protein to meet the dietary protein requirements of the populace. Meeting this high protein requirement is therefore a great challenge for a developing country like Nigeria.
Meat from cattle slaughtered at the various abattoirs in the country, constitute the largest source of animal protein for the Nigerian populace. From slaughtered cattles, horn is gotten.
A horn is a pointed projection of skin on the head of various animals consisting of a covering of keratin and other proteins surrounding a core of live bone. True horns are found mainly among the ruminant artiodactyls[not verified in body], in the families Antilocapridae (pronghorn) and Bovidae (cattle, goats, antelope etc.).
One pair of horns is usual, however two or more pairs occur in a few wild species and domesticated breeds of sheep. Polycerate (multi-horned) sheep breeds include the Hebridean, Icelandic, Jacob, Manx Loaghtan, and the Navajo-Churro.
Horns usually have a curved or spiral shape, often with ridges or fluting. In many species only males have horns. Horns start to grow soon after birth, and continue to grow throughout the life of the animal (except in pronghorns, which shed the outer layer annually, but retain the bony core).
If the soft tissue is left inside for longer than necessary, it will start to decay, and that will have adverse effects on the horn itself. It is, therefore, important to make sure that all of the soft tissue is removed from the horn. Any long-reaching household cleaning tool, such as a long-handled brush, should effectively clean most of the inside.
Based on colour, there are two types of cattle horn, white and black.
Cow horns are used in the preparation of medicines, button, Spoon and Fork, Jewelries, belt buckle amongst other products.
The scenario above presents an opportunity for savvy investor to take advantage of by purchasing the product from abattoirs and exporting same.
The return on investment on the export of cattle horn is estimated between 10%- 20%.
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