Burundi is a country where more than 90% of the population lives of agriculture. Livestock farming was extensive and contributed around 4.6% of GDP.  In addition, the multiplication of the number of agricultural operations on an already limited space causes the reduction of community pastures, thus making cattle animal husbandry difficult. The objective of this study is to evaluate the contribution of improved stables in the zero grazing system established since 2018. Therefore, a survey was conducted in Rutana and Ruyigi provinces of Burundi using a questionnaire containing firm and open questions and by physical observation of livestock grouped in extensive and zero grazing systems. The results showed that there was a trend of improvement in milk production, body condition, animal welfare, biosecurity, and the fight against parasitic and infectious diseases in zero grazing compared to extensive system. Policy makers should put in place legislation framework to allow the effective implementation of this new livestock system in different agro-ecological zones of Burundi.

Keywords: Animal production – biosecurity – animal health –- zero grazing- Burundi