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Rajpoot, Veenesh, Pawan Singh i Kotresh Prasad C. "Feeding and Breeding Management Practices of Dairy Animals in Muzaffarnagar District of Uttar Pradesh". Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology 17, nr 02 (25.03.2021): 64–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.21887/ijvsbt.17.2.12.
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The study was conducted to understand farmers’ feeding and breeding practices in the Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Eighty farmers were randomly selected from four villages of two blocks. These farmers were grouped into three categories based on their landholding size as marginal (less than 1 ha), small (1-2 ha) and medium (2-10 ha). Using a pre-tested interview schedule, data were collected on existing breeding and feeding management practices followed by different categories of farmers.It is revealed that all farmers offered green fodder to their dairy animals @16.03 ± 0.80, 18.96 ± 0.73, and 23.53 ± 0 kg/animal/day, respectively. The majority of farmers (98%) used cake as a concentrate ingredient.51.25% of farmers used A.I.and 20% used the natural method for breeding of dairy animals. A majority (88.75%) considered bellowing with mucus discharge as the signs of estrous in dairy animals. Across the farmer’s categories, 70% of farmers reported repeat breeding problems in their dairy animals. It can be concluded that feeding and breeding management practices followed by the medium category of farmers were better for dairy animals.
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Murphy, Kevin, Doug Lammer, Steve Lyon, Brady Carter i Stephen S. Jones. "Breeding for organic and low-input farming systems: An evolutionary–participatory breeding method for inbred cereal grains". Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 20, nr 1 (marzec 2005): 48–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/raf200486.
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AbstractOrganic and low-input farmers often plant seed varieties that have been selected under conventional practices, traditionally including high inputs of artificial fertilizers, crop protection chemicals and/or water. In addition, these crops are often selected in environments that may or may not represent the local environment of the farmer. An evolutionary participatory breeding (EPB) method emphasizes the utilization of natural selection in combination with site-specific farmer selection in early segregating generations of a heterogeneous crop population. EPB is a combination of two specific breeding methods, evolutionary breeding and participatory plant breeding. Evolutionary breeding has been shown to increase yield, disease resistance, genetic diversity and adaptability of a crop population over time. It is based on a mass selection technique used by farmers for over 10,000 years of crop improvement. Participatory plant breeding programs originated in developing countries to meet the needs of low-input, small-scale farmers in marginal environments who were often overlooked by conventional crop breeders. The EPB method is an efficient breeding system uniquely suited to improving crop varieties for the low-input and organic farmer. The EPB method utilizes the skills and knowledge of both breeders and farmers to develop heterogeneous landrace populations, and is an effective breeding method for both traditional and modern farmers throughout the world.
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Labetubun, Jusak, Demianus F. Souhoka, Riri Sarfan i Isye J. Liur. "REPRODUKSI DAN PERKEMBANGBIAKAN TERNAK BABI DI DUSUN AMA-ORI DESA PASSO, KECAMATAN BAGUALA, KOTA AMBON". MAANU: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat 2, nr 1 (9.06.2024): 49–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.30598/maanuv2i1p49-60.
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Community Service Activities aim to 1) Increase knowledge by educating pig farmers about good practices in reproduction and breeding management to increase animal production and welfare. 2) Teaching various practical skills to farmers, 3) Introducing management practices that pay attention to animal welfare in the aspects of reproduction and breeding, 4) Optimizing pig reproduction to increase farmer productivity and income. Activities using methods; counseling (workshops), development of educational materials, individual consultations, field assistance and use of information technology. The activity lasted for 1 day involving 22 pig breeders in Ama Ori hamlet, Passo Village, Ambon City. The results achieved are the acquisition of a number of knowledge and skills regarding good practices in the field of reproduction and breeding of pigs.
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Khandoker, MAM Yahia, Md Younus Ali, Tasmina Akter, Mst Mahomudha Akhtar, Mst Kamrunnahar Kona, Nusrat Jahan Meki, Marzia Rahman Sompa i Israt Jahan Meem. "Population distribution and breeding practices of livestock in different districts of Bangladesh". Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology 8, nr 3 (20.09.2023): 38–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/aajbb.v8i3.67698.
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The objectives of this study were to determine the farmers’ socio-economic characteristics, livestock population dynamics, and breeding practices followed by the farmers. Out of 1487 farmers, a major proportion (53.12%) of farmers was middle-aged. Most of the farmers (71.22%) were associated with agricultural activities and had low income per month (52.32%). Livestock keeping patterns of farmers were cattle, goats, buffalo, and combinations of these animals. Female animals were inferred to be more prevalent in different districts (cow 85.08%, doe 81.29%) than males (bull 14.92%, buck 18.71%). In case of cattle and goats, the highest number of farmers maintained a medium size herd, whereas buffalo farmers had a large herd size. In terms of breeding practices, the majority of the farmers (75.55%) performed artificial insemination (AI) in cattle and found it convenient to service their cows. When considering buffalo, and goat, the majority of the farmers (94.12% and 98.50%, respectively) practiced natural services. The findings also demonstrated that the majority of the farmers (73.8% and 82%, respectively) raised crossbreed cattle and buffalo, while just a tiny portion (26.18% and 18%, respectively) raised indigenous breeds. However, this situation was vice versa in case of goat. For choice of the breed according to the farmers, 39.17% of farmers preferred Black Bengal goat, 60.83% preferred cross breed. This study represents a comprehensive overview of livestock status and existing breeding practices employed by the farmers in different districts of Bangladesh, which may be utilized to implement relevant livestock improvement programs in Bangladesh. Asian Australas. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2023, 8(3), 38-48
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Laldinpuii, N., S. K. Kansal i H. K. Verma J. S. Bhatti. "Knowledge level of dairy farmers about improved breeding and health care practices in Punjab". International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development Volume-2, Issue-3 (30.04.2018): 57–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.31142/ijtsrd10784.
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Ahuja, Rakesh, Sukh Singh, Sumer Sangwan, Gautam Singh, Sarita Khatri i Rahul Choudhary. "Perceived Training Needs Of Dairy Farmers About Animal Breeding Practices". International Journal of Livestock Research 8, nr 5 (2018): 143. http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20180209040031.
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Godara, Vikas, Harish Kr Gulati, Narender Singh i Robin. "Buffalo Breeding Management Practices Followed by Farmers of Western Haryana". Journal of Krishi Vigyan 6, nr 2 (2018): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2349-4433.2018.00024.7.
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Maswana, Masixole, Thinawanga Joseph Mugwabana i Thobela Louis Tyasi. "Evaluation of breeding practices and morphological characterization of donkeys in Blouberg Local Municipality, Limpopo province: Implication for the design of community-based breeding programme". PLOS ONE 17, nr 12 (14.12.2022): e0278400. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278400.
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Identification of livestock farmers’ breeding practices and morphological characterization of livestock are the important first steps to the successful implementation of any breeding programme. Community-based breeding programme (CBBP) has gained attention as a promising method for the genetic improvement of livestock but lacks information on donkey breeding. The study was conducted to identify donkey farmers’ breeding practices and donkey morphological characterization in three purposely selected villages (Thorne, Archibalt and Genau) located in Blouberg Local Municipality, Limpopo province of South Africa. Questionnaire survey method was used to collect the data from twenty-one donkey farmers while body weight and seventeen morphological traits were measured for the morphological characterization from seventy-four donkeys. Descriptive statistics and index values were computed to describe donkey breeding practices. Chi-square statistics were used to compare categorical variables among villages. General Linear Model procedure was used to compare morphological characteristics of donkeys among villages. The results revealed that there was no statistical different (P>0.05) observed on socio-economic characteristics of donkey farmers except on education level (P<0.05) among villages. Purpose of keeping donkeys, type of donkey breed kept, donkey coat colours, mating systems, reasons for culling, mating seasons and selection criterions were not significantly different (P>0.05) among villages. The most common trait preferences of donkey farmers among the surveyed villages were body size and growth rate in breeding males while in breeding females were body size, twining ability and mothering ability. The results indicated that in all the eighteen measured traits only four showed a significant difference (P<0.05) among the villages and some were significantly correlated with body weight (P<0.05). The results of this study will serves as basis for the development and implementation of CBBPs for donkey farmers at Blouberg Local Municipality of South Africa.
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Patel, N. B., S. D. Kavad i T. K. S. Rao. "Eco-friendly livestock management practices followed by tribal households of Narmada valley region of India". Journal of Applied and Natural Science 6, nr 2 (1.12.2014): 512–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.31018/jans.v6i2.491.
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A field survey was undertaken in Narmada valley region, four taluka of Narmada district of south Gujarat to collect first hand information on management practices of dairy animals followed by tribal peoples. The breeding, health care and milking management practices were studied using pre tested questionnaire through three stage sampling. Two villages, from four taluka were selected. From each village, 10 tribal farmers were selected randomly with a total of 80 respondents. Study revealed that maximum farmers (41.30 %) of this area were less educated belongs to middle age (53.80% 30-50 years) category having medium size family (5-8 members). The estrus detection in cattle was based on sign and symptoms (100.0%) rather than using teaser, moreover main symptoms for identification of animal in heat were bellowing and thin mucus discharge (58.80%). The farmers (86.30%) were observed to inseminate their animals within 12-18 hrs of heat. Method of breeding adopted in area was mostly (46.30%) by combination i.e., Natural and artificial insemination (A.I.). Mostly the pregnancy diagnosis (P.D.) was practiced by 18.80% of the farmers. Dry period was more than three months in both indigenous cows (92.40%) and buffaloes (91.20%). Castration was performed in 72.70% of male animals of age more than 2 years. Vaccination was adopted by 53.80% of farmers. Regular de-worming was also practiced by 3.80 and 7.50% farmers for milch cow and calf respectively. Clean milk production was well adopted by farmers of the area. Knuckling (95.0%) was common method of hand milking followed by full hand type (3.80%) and stripping (1.30%). The management practices followed by tribal farmers of area were exceptional for few facets however most of the practices required to be improved a lot.
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Sharma, Shelly, KS Kadian i HR Meena. "Breeding and healthcare management practices of dairy animals followed by farmers in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh". Indian Journal of Dairy Science 76, nr 1 (2023): 97–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.33785/ijds.2023.v76i01.014.
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A field survey was conducted in the Varanasi district to find out the status of existing breeding and health care management practices followed by dairy farmers. A total of 80farmers were selected from the 4 randomly selected blocks of the district and survey was done with the help of prepared interview schedule throughout November 2021 to April 2022. Majority of the farmers (73.75%) always practised Artificial Insemination (A.I.)as a method of breeding for their dairy animals while mucus discharge was mostly used for detecting heat. About 24.00 percent of farmers always followed deworming and 26.25 per cent always vaccinated their dairy animals against FMD and HS. Repeat breeding was a major reproductive problem in dairy animals faced always by about 75.00 per cent of the farmers and pregnancy diagnosis of dairy animals was practised by only about42.50 per cent of the farmers.
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Dawson, Julie C., i Jessica R. Goldberger. "Assessing farmer interest in participatory plant breeding: Who wants to work with scientists?" Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 23, nr 03 (30.06.2008): 177–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1742170507002141.
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AbstractParticipatory research, particularly participatory plant breeding (PPB), can increase the relevance of public-sector research to the agricultural community. PPB has mostly been used in developing countries with resource-poor farmers, but there is increasing interest among farmers in developed countries who are dissatisfied with the performance of available varieties. In 2006, scientists associated with the winter and spring wheat breeding programs in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and the Department of Community and Rural Sociology at Washington State University (WSU) conducted a survey of members of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers. Through analysis of the survey results, we sought to understand (1) whether or not farmers want to work with scientists in PPB programs and (2) the determinants of PPB interest. Results indicated that 52% of Washington wheat growers were interested in working with WSU scientists in a participatory breeding program. Interested farmers tended to be younger and college educated with fewer years of farming experience. Moreover, PPB interest appeared to be related positively to farm size, the number of wheat varieties planted, use of and interest in alternative production and marketing practices (e.g., seed saving, organic agriculture), and prior experience with WSU. Based on this analysis and ongoing discussions with farmers, we hope to develop a participatory wheat breeding program where farmers are able to choose their level of involvement with the breeding process based on their interest and needs. This new program will increase the relevance of WSU's wheat breeding programs to farmers in the state and could serve as a model for other public agricultural research programs seeking to increase farmer involvement and, thereby, democratize agricultural research.
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Vanvanhossou, Sèyi Fridaïus Ulrich, Sandrine Odounyèmi Houessou, Kathrin Halli, Isabella Jasmin Giambra, Kerstin Brügemann, Luc Hippolyte Dossa i Sven König. "Why and How European Farmers Are Dedicated to Breeding the Dwarf Dahomey Cattle". Animals 12, nr 3 (4.02.2022): 377. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani12030377.
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This study investigates the motivations and breeding practices of farmers keeping Dahomey cattle in European countries. Data were collected using a web-based open-closed questionnaire survey targeting 55 farmers from Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Descriptive analyses revealed that the earliest European Dahomey herds were established in 2005. Moreover, interest in the breed recently increased as 63.7% of the investigated farmers established their herds between 2016 and 2020. The average herd size comprises seven Dahomey cattle, kept for managing grassland (59.3%), for production of meat or as breeding stock (32.1%) and for a hobby (8.6%). The animals are mostly kept in grazing systems throughout the year, partly fattened with supplement feeds. The low disease incidence and no need for extra health care in the herds indicate the robustness of the breed. Furthermore, meat quality, calving ease, small size, calm character and low feed requirements of Dahomey cattle were valued by the farmers. For the preservation of these features, farmers confirmed their enthusiasm to support any breeding and conservation program of this smallholder breed in Europe and Benin. This study highlights the importance of small-sized cattle for sustainable breeding systems and with regard to ecosystem management practices.
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Negoro, Putut Suryo, Muhammad Nasir Rofiq i Nur Rochmah Kumalasari. "Influence of Forage Supply, Concentrate Provision, and Farmer Characteristics with the Number of Cattle in Breeding Village". BIO Web of Conferences 88 (2024): 00039. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/20248800039.
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This study aimed to investigate the influence of forage supply, concentrate provision, and farmers’ characteristics on the number of cattle in the breeding village. One hundred and three farmers were selected, in interviews were carried out aiming to characterize the management practices related to forage supply, concentrate supply, and farm labour. A linear model was performed to analyze the significant variables. The result showed that the number of cattle was influenced by forage stock, farmers’ experience, and occupation. the correlation analysis showed a weak correlation between forage stock and farmer experience with the number of cattle. The clustering showed the direction effect of forage stock to the right side while the farmers’ experience to the bottom of the cluster. It concluded that the forage supply and farmers’ experience have influenced the number of cattle.
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Patel, P. C., i G. P. Sabapara. "Knowledge level of improved dairy husbandry practices in tribal areas of Southern Gujarat". Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management 37, nr 1 (10.04.2023): 32–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.48165/ijapm.2023.37.1.9.
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The present study was conducted in the Valsad district of Southern Gujarat to assess the knowledge level of randomly selected 240 dairy farmers about improved dairy husbandry practices. The analysis of data collected by personal interview method revealed that majority of dairy farmers had medium knowledge level on different aspects of improved dairy husbandry practices viz. 58.78% for feeding, 80.00% for breeding, 60.00% for general management and 69.58% for healthcare. The overall knowledge levels of the respondents in improved dairy husbandry practices fall under low, medium and high categories are 17.08%, 63.34% and 19.58%, respectively. The knowledge index of different aspect of improved dairy husbandry practices of feeding, breeding, general management and health care were 52.03, 76.72, 45.57 and 69.11%, respectively and overall knowledge index of improved dairy husbandry practices was 60.86% which indicated medium knowledge level of dairy farmers in the study area.
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BISHIST, ROHIT, DEACHEN WANGMO, KRISHAN LAL GAUTAM i KHALANDAR S. "Socioeconomic status and livestock scenario of Spiti valley of Western Himalayas". Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 92, nr 7 (19.06.2022): 908–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v92i7.122900.
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Livestock rearing plays a cogent role in the economy of Himachal Pradesh, as it contributes about 28-30% ofthe total value of agricultural produce. In the study area, the majority of livestock farmers belonged to marginalcategory and were rearing sheep, goat, local cattle, Churu and Yak for their sustenance. The literacy rate in the areawas highest in semi-medium farmers followed by small and marginal farmers. Study revealed that contribution oflivestock sector to the gross farmer’s income was highest in case of marginal farmers. In the study area, inadequateexposure to improved breeding practices, scarcity of green fodder and poor marketing facilities were themajor constraints in livestock production. The majority of farmers in this region were adopting modern veterinarymedicines/vaccines for the treatment of their livestock; however, ethnoveterinary practices are still in progress.In the light of results obtained, it can be concluded that the socio-economic status of the livestock farmers in thealpine area of Lahaul and Spiti is appreciable, though there are multiple constraints in livestock production practiceswhich directly affect the animal health and thus the farmers livelihood.
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Regar, P. C. "Breeding Management Practices of Goats Followed by Tribal Farmers in Rajasthan". International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience 7, nr 3 (15.06.2019): 245–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.7499.
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Masango, P. S., J. I. Rugambisa, A. S. Singh i D. Kibirige. "The Contribution of Swaziland Dairy Board on Dairy Farmers’ Productivity: A Case of Mbabane Sub-Region, Swaziland". Journal of Agricultural Studies 5, nr 2 (29.06.2017): 163. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jas.v5i2.11470.
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The Swaziland Dairy Board (SDB) was established under the Act No. 28 of 1968 to promote increased dairy production to satisfy the domestic and export market. Despite numerous efforts of SDB through its dairy policy goals, Swaziland is failing to achieve self-sufficiency in liquid milk production, and can hardly sustain its local demand. Therefore, the study aimed at establishing the contribution of SDB policy goals on smallholder dairy farmers’ productivity. Primary data was collected from 120 dairy farmers through the use of a structured questionnaire in the Mbabane sub-region. The study characterized dairy farmers as mostly male (57%) who are aged above 55 years and married (88%), attained secondary education(48%) with farming experience of 4 years, milking averagely 2 cows per day, and each cow yielding averagely 10 litres and 13 litres per day for non-SDB and SDB members, respectively. The results further revealed that farmers trained by SDB were practicing more of the recommended animal husbandry practices compared to non-SDB farmers. Moreover, the SDB farmer’s milk yields were higher than non-SDB farmers at 10% significant level, although SDB farmers’ milk productivity is still regarded relatively low. Factors influencing productivity of milk among small holder dairy farmers included sex of the farmer, age, dairy sales incomes, number of milking cows, market distance, use of supplementary feed, dairy records keeping and the breeding system. Therefore, local milk production can increase if the stakeholders in the dairy industry can adopt SDB policy strategies, dairy related services and good livestock husbandry practices.
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Wayman, Sandra, Lisa Kissing Kucek, Steven B. Mirsky, Victoria Ackroyd, Stéphane Cordeau i Matthew R. Ryan. "Organic and conventional farmers differ in their perspectives on cover crop use and breeding". Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 32, nr 4 (3.10.2016): 376–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1742170516000338.
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AbstractCover crops play an important role in agricultural sustainability. Unlike commodity cash crops, however, there has been relatively little cover crop breeding research and development. We conducted an online survey to evaluate: (a) the perspectives of organic and conventional farmers in the USA who use cover crops and (b) the specific cover crop traits that are important to farmers. We recruited participants from both organic and conventional agriculture networks and 69% of respondents reported that they farmed organic land. In addition to demographic data and information on management practices, we quantified farmer perspectives on four winter annual cover crops: (1) Austrian winter pea, (2) crimson clover, (3) hairy vetch and (4) cereal rye. Overall, respondents represented a wide range of states, farm sizes, plant hardiness zones and cash crops produced. Of the 417 full responses received, 87% of respondents reported that they used cover crops. The maximum amount farmers were willing to spend on cover crop seed varied by farmer type: 1% of conventional farmers versus 19% of organic farmers were willing to spend over US$185 ha−1 (US$75 acre−1). Organic and conventional farmers differed in terms of the reasons why they grew cover crops, with organic farmers placing greater value on the ecosystem services from cover crops. More organic (63%) than conventional (51%) farmers agreed that participatory breeding was important for cover crop variety development (P = 0.047). Both groups shared strong support for cover crop research and considered many of the same traits to be important for breeding. For the legume cover crops, nitrogen fixation was considered the most important trait, whereas winter hardiness, early vigor, biomass production and weed suppression were the most important traits for cereal rye. Our results illustrate common interests as well as differences in the perspectives between organic and conventional farmers on cover crops and can be used to inform nascent cover crop breeding efforts.
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KUMAR, SANJEEV, SANJEEV RANJAN, SURYAMANI KUMAR i SANJAY KUMAR. "Empowering women dairy farmers through scientific dairy farming practices". Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 88, nr 10 (22.10.2018): 1203–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v88i10.84170.
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The study was carried out in 6 villages of operational area of KVK, Nalanda, about the knowledge levels of the women dairy farmers with respect to the different component of Scientific Dairy Farming Practices (SDFP). Fifteen farmers from each village constituting the sample size of 90 farmers were included in the survey. The responses of the farmers were collected and statistically analyzed. The study revealed that majority of farmers had medium knowledge on different components of SDFP. But, very few farmers had high knowledge about the SDFP, which showed that different dairy development agencies working in Nalanda district were not providing adequate knowledge to the farmers. The knowledge index of different aspect of SDFP, viz. breeding, feeding, health care and management were 42, 37.84, 39.75 and 41.73%, respectively, and overall knowledge index of SDFP was 39.63, which indicated poor knowledge level of farmers in the study area. Therefore, the KVK, Nalanda should make proper action plan in which more training programmes could be organized on SDFP especially for women dairy farmers to empower them in dairying.
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Bolowe, Monosi Andries, Ketshephaone Thutwa, Phetogo Ineeleng Monau, Cosmas Malejane i Patrick Monametsi Kgwatalala. "Production Characteristics and Management Practices of Indigenous Tswana Sheep in Southern Districts of Botswana". Animals 12, nr 7 (25.03.2022): 830. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani12070830.
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The aim of this study was to describe the indigenous Tswana sheep production systems, their management and farmers’ preferred selection traits when selecting breeding rams in four southern districts of Botswana. A total of 105 households; Kgatleng (n = 30), Kweneng (n = 27), southern (n = 24) and south–east (n = 24) districts were interviewed using structured questionnaire. An index-based approach was used to rank farmers’ most preferred traits for their production systems. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The Chi-square test was used to assess the statistical significance among categorical variables. The results indicated that indigenous Tswana sheep are mainly kept by males, single people, aged between 51 and 60 years possessing primary and secondary education. Management practices across the districts include castration, health care and supplementation mostly during the dry season. Superior fitness traits of indigenous Tswana rams over exotic rams were considered more important when selecting breeding rams in Kgatleng, Kweneng and south–east while in the southern district, rams were mainly selected based on body size. Most farmers kept breeding rams while those who did not keep rams depended on communal rams for service. This information is important in designing successful breeding programs and strategies for the conservation and sustainable utilization of indigenous Tswana sheep genetic resources.
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Sari, Eka Meutia, Mohd Agus Nashri Abdullah i Sulaiman Sulaiman. "Kajian Aspek Teknis Pemeliharaan Kerbau Lokal Di Kabupaten Gayo Lues". Jurnal Agripet 15, nr 1 (1.04.2015): 57–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.17969/agripet.v15i1.2301.
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(Study on The Technical Aspect Management of Local Buffalo in Gayo Lues District) ABSTRACT. The objective of this research to study on the technical aspect management of local buffalo in Gayo Lues district. Forty local buffalo farmers located in three selected sub district of Rikit Gaib, Pantan Cuaca and Dabun Gelang in Gayo Lues were visited and data or informations were collected through interview of the farmers. Data collected included: breed and breeding performance, feed and feeding practices, rearing practices, health aspect and marketing. The data were tabulated and compared with the standard guideline of buffalo management from the Directorate General of Livestock Service (DGLS). Result showed that management practices of local buffalo applied by farmers in Gayo Lues were found very low, only 40.16% of the standard management from DGLS. Application of health (64.57%), and housing (74.78%), while application of breeding and reproduction, rearing practices and feed and feeding were 41.76%, 46.50%, and 17.67% of the standard, respectively.
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Quddus, MA. "Adoption of dairy farming technologies by small farm holders: practices and constraints". Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science 41, nr 2 (10.03.2013): 124–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v41i2.14132.
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In Bangladesh, usually, small scale farmers are not adopted to use all kinds of improved technologies in dairy farming. But, high level of technology adoption has a direct impact on milk yield and households income generation as well as dairy development. The objectives of this study was to determine the causes of adoption and non adoption of high yielding breed, the level of practices and constraints in adopting the improved technologies. The study was carried out in three different agro-ecological zones and 180 dairy cattle farmers were interviewed. Self practiced dairy technologies were listed, adoption score for each technology and adoption index for each farmer were studied. One-fourth farmers used artificial insemination for breeding purpose and two-fifth belonged to medium or high level of technology adoption. Only 35% farmers adopted crossbred cows and some others upgraded indigenous with exotic breeds. About 17.5% rural farmers and 70% semi-urban farmers reared crossbred cows and rural farmers are reluctant to utilize all kinds of improved technologies. Secondary and higher educated farmers were 9.7 times more likely to be adopting improved technologies compared to illiterate farmers. Top ranked constraints were ill equipped and negligible services at AI centre, no provision for testing of animals, poor knowledge of farmers about health care of animals and inadequate knowledge about proper feeding and balanced ration. Need more knowledge on improved technologies through training, availability of reliable and continuous technical assistance, availability and low price of concentrate feeds, increased and timely provision of medicine, increasing AI facilities, providing pure breed and strengthening extension services were the main suggestions from farmers.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v41i2.14132Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2012. 41 (2): 124-135
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Barman, Bikram, Asif Mohammad, Girish C. E., Upali Kisku, Chimi Yangzom Lepcha i Sruthi C. O. "Breeding and Healthcare Practices Followed by the Rajbanshi Dairy Farmers in Coochbehar District of West Bengal". Environment and Ecology 42, nr 1 (styczeń 2024): 130–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.60151/envec/tptk8339.
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Breeding and healthcare management play a significant role in utilizing the full potential of dairy animals. Constant breeding and healthcare development are essential to provide better conditions and improve dairy production and welfare. This study explores the breeding and healthcare management practices adopted by Rajbanshi dairy owners in West Bengal’s Coochbehar district. Utilizing a pre-tested interview schedule, data was collected and subsequently analyzed in terms of frequency and percentage. The findings shed light on key patterns and practices, contributing to a better understanding of dairy management within this specific community. A strong preference (77.00%) for crossbreed cattle emerges in breeding practices meanwhile, heat detection predominantly relies on bellowing and mucus discharge (86.00%) and the pregnancy diagnosis was mostly done by Prani Bondhu (88.64 %). Within healthcare practices, dairy farm families vaccinated their animals by 98.50%, 19.50%, 16.50% and 52.50% of their animals with FMD, HS, BQ and Brucellosis vaccines respectively. Half of the dairy farm families (49.50%) followed deworming practices occasionally. The findings highlight the need for specific training within the dairy farming community on reproductive techniques and disease prevention methods. Also, promoting hygienic practices in animal housing and expanding access to veterinary care can improve overall animal health and farm sustainability.
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Muasya, Thomas Kainga, Balentino Deng Wol i Alexander Kiguzu Kahi. "Breeding Practices and Traits of Economic Importance for Indigenous Chicken in South Sudan". ANIMAL PRODUCTION 24, nr 3 (30.11.2022): 133–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.20884/1.jap.2022.24.3.104.
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The current study aimed at generating essential information on breeding practices and traits of the economic importance of indigenous chicken (IC) farmers in the three historical regions of South Sudan (Bhar el Gazel, Upper Nile and Equatoria). Data on perceived important traits according to farmers (n=385), marketers (n=100) and consumers (n=100) were collected and analyzed through computation of indices which represented the average weight of all ranks of a specific trait. The results of the indices indicated that farmers selected body weight (3.16), disease tolerance (3.02), drought tolerance (2.70) and fast growth rate (2.44) for breeding cocks. For hens, high indices were observed on disease tolerance (2.95), hatchability (2.78), egg size (2.63), and egg number (2.48). Large Baladi (LB) and Naked Neck (Na) genotypes were the dominant genotypes raised by 64.8% and 27.7% of all farmers, respectively, for their superiority in mothering ability (40%), heat tolerance (20%) and disease tolerance (17%). Traits perceived by farmers as the primary economic importance were body weight (0.207), survival rate (0.11), egg yield (0.084) and meat quality (0.084). While marketers perceived body weight (0.234), egg yolk colour (0.150), disease tolerance (0.145), and plumage colour (0.133) as the most important traits, consumers emphasize egg yolk colour (0.202), plumage colour (0.204), and survival rate (0.156) as crucial. Body weight had a positive and favourable significant correlation with growth rate (0.561), egg fertility (0.412), disease tolerance (0.062), and a negative and unfavourable correlation with meat quality (-0.191). Meat quality was negatively correlated with fertility (-0.312) and growth rate (-0.381). Prolificacy had positive and favourable correlations with drought tolerance (0.603), disease tolerance (0.091) and heat tolerance (0.091). Regarding the preference rank correlation of marketers and consumers, positive and significant correlations were reported for body weight with growth rate (0.092) and meat quality (0.056). IC ecotypes that can perform well and are adaptable to the local environments in South Sudan should be identified. Selections should be based on traits preferred by farmers, marketers, and consumers.
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Yakubu, Abdulmojeed, i Hanatu Moses. "Smallholder Duck Farmers’ Breeding Practices and Trait Preferences in Nasarawa State, Nigeria". GABJ 6, nr 1 (1.01.2022): 80–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.46325/gabj.v6i1.201.
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Duck keeping is a very important sector in resource-constrained families as it provides for family proteins and income and other social needs. The present study was carried out to determine the influence of gender on livestock breeding practices of duck farmers in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A total of 100 duck keepers (36 males and 64 females) were randomly sampled. Primary data were collected through individual structured questionnaire administration. Chi-square (χ2) statistics were used to compare categorical variables based on gender. Arithmetic means of continuous variables between gender were tested using the T-Test. Rank means were also calculated for between-gender comparisons of the continuous variables. On the choice of traits of preference (body size, body conformation, mothering ability, survival, heat tolerance, disease resistance, birth interval, plumage color, fertility, hatchability, egg number and size, meat taste, ease of sale, and cultural significance) for breeding, the non-parametric Kruskal–Wallis test followed by Mann–Whitney U tests (P ≤ 0.05) was used for comparison between gender. Age of respondents, household size, and personal savings were significantly (P<0.05) higher among the male than female farmers. Flock size was also higher (40.33±7.06 vs. 22.70±2.55; P<0.05) in farms owned by males compared to their female counterparts. However, both sexes ranked income, meat, egg, and cultural/religious significance the same as reasons for keeping ducks. The number of foundation stock and feed quantity per day (kg) were higher (P<0.05) in male flocks. Productivity measure in terms of the number of death of ducks was significantly (P<0.05) in the direction of male farmers (0.03±0.03 vs. 0.23±0.08). The ranking of the traits preferred in the choice of breeding stock of ducks was the same for both sexes except for cultural/religious significance which the female farmers rated lower (1.14 vs. 1.56; P=0.030). Breeding programs and development interventions targeting the improvement of indigenous ducks should focus on gender equality to boost production and stimulate sustainability.
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Kabir, Md Enayet, Mohammad Moniruzzaman Monir, Md Saiful Islam, Md Jahangir Alam i Falguni Dadok. "Existing buffalo husbandry practices at household farming level in selected coastal regions of Bangladesh". Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research 6, nr 2 (7.07.2020): 255–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v6i2.48057.
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The study was attempted to collect information on buffalo husbandry practices existing in household farming level along with farmers’ status and problems they faced with probable solutions in selected coastal regions of Bangladesh. Data were collected from eighty (80) randomly interviewed household farmers of two coastal districts (Bhola and Patuakhali) through questionnaire from 1st January to 30th June 2019. Buffalo rearing was practiced by male farmers (85%) in age group of 31-45 yrs (47.5%) having primary level education (51.25%) and belonged to small category of farmers (52.5%) whose main occupation is agriculture (76.25%). About 82.5% farmers used own capital while 96.25% farmers practiced buffalo rearing without any training. Majority (80%) of the farmers had small herd size (<6) where highest number (91.25%) of farmers kept female buffaloes. About three-forth farmers (77.5%) did not care for housing of their buffaloes. Among the sheds provided mainly at night (85%), most of them had tinned roof (91.25%), muddy floor (97.5%), inadequate floor space (70%) and improper drainage system (65%). Maximum farmers (90%) practiced grazing their buffaloes from morning to evening at public land and offered locally collected natural roughages at night but did not practice concentrate feeding. No farmers accepted any feeding technology, used vitamin-mineral supplements or growth promoters and followed balanced ration feeding to buffaloes. Clean drinking water supply (3.75%) was very poor practice although farmers had opportunity. Natural breeding (85%) was more prominent practice and buffaloes mainly showed heat in winter. About 45% and 60% farmers practiced irregular vaccination and de-worming, respectively. Feeds shortage is the most common problem along with others where attention is needed. The overall observations indicated that scientific management practices to exploit inherent capacity of buffaloes were not adopted by farmers and hence, management practices were not satisfactory and need to be corrected through motivation and providing extension services among farmers.
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Patel, P. C., i G. P. Sabapara. "Adoption level of improved dairy husbandry practices in tribal areas of Southern Gujarat". Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management 37, nr 1 (10.04.2023): 57–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.48165/ijapm.2023.37.1.1.
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The present study was conducted in the Valsad district of Southern Gujarat. Total 240 respondents were interviewed for the questionnaire prepared about improved dairy husbandry practices adopted by them. The findings indicated that majority of dairy farmers had medium adoption level on different component of improved dairy husbandry practices viz. 67.92% for housing, 64.58% for feeding, 63.34% for breeding, 70% for healthcare, 64.58% for milking management and 70% for calf rearing. The overall adoption levels of the respondents in improved dairy husbandry practices fall under low, medium and high categories are 14.58%, 67.08% and 18.33%, respectively. The adoption index of different aspect of improved dairy husbandry practices of housing, feeding, breeding, health care, milking and calf rearing were 44.89, 29.04, 58.04, 43.31, 37.06 and 54.04%, respectively and overall adoption index of improved dairy husbandry practices was 44.4% which indicated low adoption level of dairy farmers in the study area.
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Ved Prakash, Deepak Singh, P. K. Upadhyay M. P. S. Yadav i Narendra Kumar Satendra Kumar. "Existing Breeding Management Practices by the Farmers of Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh". International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 10, nr 2 (10.02.2021): 625–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1002.074.
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Singh, Anant Simran, Prabhjot Kaur Sidhu, Apa rna i Haneet Kaur. "Selective Breeding, Feeding and Management Practices Followed by Dairy Farmers in Punjab". International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 8, nr 08 (10.08.2019): 754–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.808.085.
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Rivière, Pierre, Isabelle Goldringer, Jean-François Berthellot, Nathalie Galic, Sophie Pin, Patrick De Kochko i Julie C. Dawson. "Response to farmer mass selection in early generation progeny of bread wheat landrace crosses". Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 30, nr 2 (26.09.2013): 190–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1742170513000343.
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AbstractA participatory plant breeding (PPB) program involving the French farmers' association ‘Réseau Semences Paysannes’ and the French National Agricultural Research Institute (INRA) at Le Moulon was initiated in 2005. In the process of designing the breeding scheme, we evaluated the impact of farmer selection at an early stage (F2) on bread wheat cross progeny populations. The objectives were to characterize the effect of farmer selection, to evaluate the impact of farmer selection on intra-varietal diversity, to provide farmers with relevant information that they can use to improve their selection practices. Early selection was found efficient for some traits and for some of the 35 F2-derived F3 families. For traits of interest such as thousand kernel weight or grain weight per spike, when the response was significant, it was always positive. For most of the traits studied, the among-family genetic variance increased after selection while the average within-family genetic variance decreased. This study provides the first quantitative results for this PPB program and information that will help optimize it in the future.
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Sabapara, G. P., i A. B. Fulsoundar. "ADOPTION LEVEL OF IMPROVED DAIRY HUSBANDRY PRACTICES AND CONSTRAINTS IN RURAL AREAS OF SURAT DISTRICT". Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management 31, nr 3-4 (5.09.2017): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.48165/ijapm.31.2.1.
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The present study was conducted in the Surat district of Gujarat. Total 300 respondents were interviewed for the questionnaire prepared about improved dairy husbandry practices adopted by them and constraints in adoption of those practices. The findings indicated that majority of dairy farmers had medium adoption level on different component of improved dairy husbandry practices viz. 62.33% for housing, 65.33% for feeding, 57% for breeding, 62.34% for healthcare, 68.33% for milking management and 70% for calf rearing. The overall adoption levels of the respondents in improved dairy husbandry practices fall under low, medium and high categories are 9.33%, 75.34% and 15.33%, respectively. The adoption index of different aspect of improved dairy husbandry practices of housing, feeding, breeding, health care, milking and calf rearing were 44.97, 40.90, 64.98, 51.55, 50.60 and 50.85%, respectively and overall adoption index of improved dairy husbandry practices was 50.64% which indicated medium adoption level of dairy farmers in the study area. The majority of dairy farmers had high construction cost (94%), lack of own capital (64%), high cost of feed (97.33%), non-availability of green fodder round the year (85.33%), lack of awareness about treatment of poor quality straw to improve its nutritive value (68.67%), repeat breeding problems in dairy animals (88.67 %), non-remunerative price for milk (93.67%), lack of knowledge in clean milk production (71.33%), high cost of veterinary medicine (78.67%), problem of mastitis in dairy animals (71.33%) and inadequate knowledge of diseases and their control (67.33%) were major constraints in adoption ofimproved dairy husbandry practices.
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Mary, Samidoss Christina, Manimegalai Thangaraj, Rakavi Paulshami i Nivetha Nagaraj. "Managing mosquitoes on the farm: an encouraging Eco-friendly approach". International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences 9, nr 2 (10.03.2024): 28–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.55126/ijzab.2024.v09.i02.005.
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Aedes aegypti (Ae aegypti) mosquitoes find suitable breeding grounds in agricultural practices such the use of irrigation during rice cultivation, the use of ponds for fish farming, and the storage of water in tanks for livestock. The anopheles’ mosquito is the most prevalent Aedes aegypti (Ae aegypti) mosquito in Tamil Nadu, India, and it is mostly responsible for the morbidity and mortality linked to dengue and malaria. As a result, farmers are particularly vulnerable to malaria and dengue fever, two diseases that have a negative effect on agricultural productivity. Regrettably, there is a dearth of data on farming methods and behavioral predisposing variables among farmers that could help Dengue and malaria programmers develop and carry out interventions to lower farmers' risk of infection. Therefore, an assessment was conducted among farmers in rural farming communities in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, on their understanding of dengue and malaria, as well as agricultural practices that encourage mosquito breeding.
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Melomey, Leander D., Mathieu A. T. Ayenan, George Marechera, Pearl Abu, Agyemang Danquah, David Tarus i Eric Y. Danquah. "Pre- and Post-Harvest Practices and Varietal Preferences of Tomato in Ghana". Sustainability 14, nr 3 (27.01.2022): 1436. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14031436.
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Tailored interventions in the tomato sector require current information on production and marketing systems along with the constraints faced by the stakeholders. We conducted this study to understand the current production practices, stakeholders’ varietal preferences, tomato market trends, and challenges along the crop’s value chains. A multistage sampling method coupled with a random walk was used to identify survey locations and identify 180 respondents across seven regions in Ghana. The study showed that tomato was predominantly produced by male (81%) and literate farmers (84%). Tomato farmers were smallholder farmers generally cultivating less than five acres. Tomato was mainly cultivated under rainfed conditions. Farmers used both bought seeds and their own saved seeds for production. Farmers in Bono, Greater Accra, and the Upper East region largely cultivated improved tomato varieties, while farmers in the Bono East region cultivated local varieties. Across the regions, being a male and having access to irrigation facilities increased the probability of using improved varieties by 19% and 51%, respectively. The most important farmer and market preference criteria included high yield, medium to large fruit size and rounded fruit shape, red color, time to maturity and disease resistance. The major production challenges of tomato production included diseases, pests, and poor access to water for irrigation. The average yield of tomato varied from 6902.26 kg/ha in the Bono Region to 16,213.98 kg/ha in Bono East. Tomato was exclusively produced for fresh market. The major marketing challenges were low producer prices, low demand for produce, and competition from other farmers. This study provides key information to improve tomato value chains and guide the introduction or breeding of improved tomato varieties.
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UPPALAPATI, PRIYANKA, KUMAR M. AJAY i IRIVINE RAJ K. JESSIE. "Buffalo Management Practices of Rural Farmers in Anakapalli District of Andhra Pradesh". Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management 37, nr 3 (2023): , 219–224. http://dx.doi.org/10.48165/ijapm.2023.37.3.5.
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A field survey was conducted in Munagapaka mandal of Anakapalli district of East Andhra Pradesh, India and data were collected from 150 respondents through specially structured questionnaire by random sampling method. The study revealed that the majority of the buffalo farmers (75.3%) stall fed concentrate and roughages and 90% depended on bore wells as a source of drinking water for their animals. About 59.3% of farmers cultivated fodder on their own or lease lands. About 78.6% respondents fed colostrum within 1 hr of birth of calves. 80.6% respondents provided mineral mixture to their buffaloes occasionally. 58.7% of farmers always observed heat signs in buffaloes. Conventional types of housing were practiced by 74% of the respondents with kuccha flooring and drainage system was improper. The sanitary condition of most mangers was found clean. 62% of the farmers relied on natural light sources. The adoption of scientific feeding, breeding, and housing practices were poor among the majority of the farmers and needed to be improved.
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Vasantha Kumar, Swamidoss, J. Muralidharan i S. Rajeshkumar. "Breeding Strategies in Goat Farming of Southern Tamil Nadu, India". International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 12, nr 1 (10.01.2023): 139–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2023.1201.016.
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The research work was carried out to analyse the breeding practices followed by the goat farmers in southern districts of Tamil Nadu. Majority of the goat farmers used own farm bred male animals (38.88 per cent) for breeding purpose followed by purchased the bucks from other goat farmer’s herd (25.66 per cent). They maintained the sex ratio of male to female goats as 1:20 (37.22 per cent), 1: 25-30 (42.78 per cent), 1: 1 above 30 (20 per cent) in the study area. Chi-square revealed that there was a highly significant (P< 0.01) association was observed between sex ratio of goats in the farmers herds among districts. The age at first mating in Kanniadu, Kodi adu and non-descript breeds of goats were 10.00 ± 0.23, 10.07 ± 0.16 and 10.18 ± 0.09 months, respectively and kidding interval for the above three breeds were 7.50 ± 0.16, 7.35 ± 0.16 and 7.44 ± 0.06 months, respectively. The kidding and twinning per cent was significantly (P< 0.05) higher in non-descript goats. Triplets and quadruplets were significantly (P< 0.01) higher in Kanniadu. Lifetime use for breeding purpose was significantly higher for Kodi adu goats.Production and supply of superior male germplasm from the research institutes and organized livestock farms is helpful to maintain the breed characteristics of native goats.
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Geda, Shimelis Araya, i Rainer Kühl. "Exploring Smallholder Farmers’ Preferences for Climate-Smart Seed Innovations: Empirical Evidence from Southern Ethiopia". Sustainability 13, nr 5 (4.03.2021): 2786. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13052786.
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Rapid plant breeding is essential to overcome low productivity problems in the face of climatic challenges. Despite considerable efforts to improve breeding practices in Ethiopia, increasing varietal release does not necessarily imply that farmers have access to innovative varietal choices. Prior research did not adequately address whether varietal attributes are compatible with farmers’ preferences in harsh environmental conditions. With an agricultural policy mainly aiming to achieve productivity maximization, existing breeding programs prioritize varietal development based on yield superiority. Against this background, we estimated a multinomial logit (MNL) model based on choice-experiment data from 167 bean growers in southern Ethiopia to explore whether farmers’ attribute preferences significantly diverge from those of breeders’ priorities. Four important bean attributes identified through participatory research methods were used. The results demonstrate that farmers have a higher propensity toward drought-tolerant capability than any of the attributes considered. The model estimates further show the existence of significant preference heterogeneity across farmers. These findings provide important insight to design breeding profiles compatible with specific producer segments. We suggest demand-driven breeding innovations and dissemination strategies in order to accelerate the adoption of climate-smart and higher-yielding bean innovations that contribute to achieve the national and global sustainability goals in Ethiopia.
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Washington, Andrew A., Richard L. Kilmer i Richard N. Weldon. "Practices Used by Dairy Farmers to Reduce Seasonal Production Variability". Agricultural and Resource Economics Review 31, nr 1 (kwiecień 2002): 127–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1068280500003531.
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The objective of this analysis was to identify the production practices used by farmers to change seasonal production. Production practices included milk production per cow, proportion of cows milking, number of first lactation animals entering the herd, number of cows leaving the herd, number of days to first breeding, and calves born. Farms that participated in a seasonal pricing plan during 1993, 1994, and 1995 decreased production practice seasonality in response to price premiums, which caused a decrease in production seasonality compared to nonparticipating farms. Participating farms showed a preference for adjusting entering first lactation animals and number of calves born, but did make adjustments in other practices as well.
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Kapadiya, P. S., P. N. Chaudhari i V. S. Parmar. "KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF DAIRY FARMERS REGARDING SCIENTIFIC DAIRY HUSBANDRY PRACTICES". Gujarat Journal of Extension Education 33, nr 1 (25.06.2022): 89–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.56572/gjoee.2022.33.1.0017.
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The present study was conducted in Amreli district of Gujarat to ascertain the knowledge level of different scientific dairy management practices by livestock owners. Total 300 livestock owners selected randomly from five different talukas of the district were interviewed to get the various data regarding dairy husbandry practices. Among the different aspects of feeding, housing and milking management practices, livestock owner had quite high knowledge in supply of green fodder (100 per cent), dry fodder (98.67 per cent), practice of stall feeding (96.33 per cent), well ventilation in animal house (97.33 per cent), levelled floor (95.67 per cent), separate feed and fodder storage room for concentrate/roughage (95. 33 per cent), cleaning of milk utensil with detergent washing and sun drying (98.33 per cent), kind behaviour and practice of grooming with milking animal (97.33 per cent) whereas, low level of knowledge found in feeding mineral mixture (40.33 per cent), feeding salt (34.33 per cent), east-west long axis of house (9.67 per cent), cleaning and dipping of udder and teats just after milking (39.67 per cent), before milking with antiseptic (38.33 per cent), full hand milking (38.00 per cent). As regards to heathcare and breeding management, livestock owners had high level of knowledge in practices to control ecto-parasites (83.33 per cent), vaccination of animal (73.00 per cent), symptoms to detect sexual-heat (97.33 per cent), use of proven bull for natural service (83.00 per cent), pregnancy diagnosis by veterinary doctor (82.00 per cent) and waiting for placental expulsion up to 12 hours (81.33 per cent). Further, the livestock owners had low level of knowledge in grooming of animals (58.67 per cent), treatment of sick animal by veterinary doctor (44.00 per cent), emphasis given to male for improvement of breed/productivity (51.00 per cent) and initiation of breeding of heifers on the basis of body weight/size (40.67 per cent).
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Japaro, Adane Mota. "Breeding Objectives and Trait Preferences of Farmers for Sheep in Ethiopia". EAS Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 4, nr 2 (21.04.2022): 19–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.36349/easjvms.2022.v04i02.003.
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Ethiopian farmers perform breeding by putting different objectives to satisfy the need and to fulfill trait such as body size, body conformation, mothering ability, lambing interval, age at puberty and fertility. Farmers put different selection criteria for both sexs. For example, selection criteria for are rams body size, coat color and tail type and for ewes body size, coat colour and mothering ability are best for selection criteria. There are different sheep breed in Ethiopia and their geographical distribution insured throughout the countries. Breeding practices confirmed by natural mating method and sheep are served randomly by any intact male in the flock. For effective utilization of existing sheep resource the production system determine its effectiveness according to its geographical distribution production and there are different production systems such as sheep-barley or sheep production system, mixed crop-livestock system and Pastoral production system. Ethiopia has large livestock population in Africa but the uses of the resource not proportional and the reason for this linked with different constraint. As we know the major constraints to sheep Production in Ethiopia are disease, feed shortage, market, water, and lack of trained personnel and absence of recording. So due this the current objective of the paper is to review breeding objectives and trait preferences of farmers for sheep in Ethiopia. To use existing sheep resources the farmer should use appropriate breeding strategies and this can used for many trait.
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Singh, Jaspal, Pranav Kumar i Amandeep Singh. "Dissemination of information to dairy farmers in Jammu and Kashmir: Developing a web module". Information Development 36, nr 4 (3.11.2019): 546–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266666919884349.
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The Internet is booming with need-based information and communication technologies (ICTs) catering to the needs of a huge number of farmers. For dissemination of scientific dairy practices a need-based Web Module for Scientific Dairy Practices (WMSDP) was developed. A total of 120 farmers from Jammu District and 20 scientists from the Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu were selected by proportionate random sampling for assessing and prioritizing the information needs of the farmers. Information on healthcare management was highly required by the farmers, followed by information on fodder production and management, general management, nutrition and feeding, and least on breeding and reproduction. The scientists prioritized information on general management as most required, followed by information on healthcare management, breeding and reproduction, nutrition and feeding, and least on fodder production and management. Keeping the information needs of the farmers and priority of the scientists in mind, an interactive IT-enabled web module was developed using the latest Microsoft dot (.) net technology. The perceived utility of WMSDP was calculated based on six indicators and the overall perceived utility score was found to be 11.18 out of 12.00. ICT tools like WMSDP can be an excellent medium for dissemination of required information to the farmers.
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Verma, HC, Ashoo ., Rakesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Kumar, Ramakant . i Raj Pal Diwakar. "Incidence of Reproductive Disorders in Cattle and Buffalo under Field Conditions in Eastern Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh". INDIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 16, nr 01 (4.09.2020): 66–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.21887/ijvsbt.16.1.15.
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This study was conducted in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh on reproductive disorders in cattle and buffaloes under field conditions. The information was generated from 120 farmers, 20 farmers from each of six selected villages, who had at least one milking dairy animal at the time of the investigation. The information was generated regarding reproductive disorders of indigenous cattle, crossbred cattle, and buffalo due to improper feeding, breeding, and healthcare management practices and was analyzed to explore the incidence rate of reproductive disorders faced by dairy farmers in three categories of animals. The overall incidence rate of reproductive disorders among indigenous cattle, crossbred cattle, and buffalo in the area surveyed revealed maximum incidence in buffalo (76.05 %) and minimum in indigenous cattle (48.77 %), the crossbreds being intermediate (72.62 %). Late maturity was the major problem in indigenous cattle and anoestrus in buffalo. The incidence of repeat breeding was the highest in crossbred cattle. Dystocia, prolapse and stillbirth were more in buffaloes, while abortion, RFM, and uterine infections were more in crossbred cattle. Reproductive disorders like dystocia, prolapse, abortion and stillbirth were mostly treated by veterinarians; however, remaining reproductive disorders like anoestrus, repeat breeding, uterine infection etc. were treated by dairy farmers and quacks through their own experiences by using different type of indigenous technical knowledge. There is a need to create awareness about scientific animal husbandry practices among dairy farmers of the region studied.
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Chang'a, Edwin P., i George Kifaro. "Husbandry and Productivity of Red Maasai Sheep in Arumeru and Monduli Districts in Tanzania". European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 5, nr 5 (21.09.2023): 16–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejfood.2023.5.5.717.
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This study was undertaken to describe the husbandry practices and productivity of the Red Maasai sheep in Arumeru and Moduli districts in Tanzania. Sixty three farmers from each of the two districts were interviewed. Data were analysed using SPSS computer package. All farmers (100%) practice an extensive production system where sheep graze together with cattle and goats. The majority (61.9%) of the farmers use communal land to graze their animals, and children are the main source (69.0%) of labour. Almost half (50.8%) of the farmers indicated to supplement their sheep with mainly (65.6%) maize bran. Identified constraints to production were diseases, drought, lack of capital, poor markets and extension services, thefts, and predators. A plastic apron was found to be an effective indigenous technique to control mating and practice seasonal breeding. Age at first lambing for the majority of Red Maasai sheep was 13 to 18 months and lambing intervals of 12 to 18 months. Most sheep lambed between October and January. Twinning cases were few (15.9%) indicating a low twinning rate in the population. Breeding rams were selected within flocks, and many farmers (95.2%) preferred seasonal breeding to allow ewes to lamb in the wet season. Disposals were done to get income, remove infertile ewes, and slaughter for food and rituals. Generally, the productivity of Red Maasai sheep was low due to poor husbandry practices. It was concluded that improved management was likely to enhance sustainable production and conserve the breed.
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Gedefaw, M., i B. Gebremariam. "Breeding Objectives and Practices of Small Holder Sheep Production in Habru Woreda North Wollo Zone of Amhara, Ethiopia". Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research 8, nr 2 (30.06.2019): 64–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.31254/jsir.2019.8207.
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The productivity of Ethiopian sheep’s can be improved by improving management and selecting best animal for future mating. This study was conducted in Habru Woreda, North Wollo Amhara region, Ethiopia with the aim to identify breeding objectives and practices of sheep production in the study area. A total of 40 households were selected purposively based on high sheep population density and production potentials. The data was gathered using semi-structured interview, direct observation and discussion with key informants. The data was summarized and analyzed using Micro soft Excel computer program and presented using tables by using descriptive statistics like frequencies and percentages. The main reason of keeping sheep in the study area was for household income generation, meat, manure, culture, breeding and ceremony respectively. The majority of breeding rams for farmers originated from own flock. Mating was uncontrolled but in rare case there is controlled mating. Selection criteria for breeding rum in the study area were growth, coat color, tail type and selection criteria for breeding ewe were lamb growth, body size, lamb survival, coat color and multiple births, respectively. Maturity age for selection of breeding ewe was reported 6-8 month. Majority of sheep breeds were indigenous breeds (87.5%) followed by cross breed ones (12.5%). There are also poor cross-breeding activities at farmers’ level and uncontrolled natural mating within local breeds was predominantly practiced by households. Selecting appropriate ewe and ram for the purpose of improving breeding objectives as well as its practice is important. To minimize the failure of sheep breed improvement program it is important to consider breed management system and trait preferences of the community.
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Nasution, Amelira Haris, Nofialdi Nofialdi i Ferdhinal Asful. "Analysis of The Integrated Farming Income in The SMD (Sarjana Membangun Desa) Program In Padang City (Case Study: Tani Ternak Sepakat Group)". Indonesian Journal of Agricultural Research 2, nr 1 (12.05.2019): 36–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.32734/injar.v2i1.815.
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The purpose of this research is to analyze the farming income of farmers who develop integrated farming system after and before getting the SMD Program in Padang City by involving Tani Ternak Sepakat Group as case study. This research was designed as a case study conducted from June 2012 to July 2012 in Kurao Pagang, Padang City, West Sumatera. In this research, the researcher used descriptive qualitative and descriptive quantitative design.
The results of this study showed that the integrated farming system through the SMD Program in Tani Ternak Sepakat Groups has implemented the integration between paddy farming and breeding funded by SMD Program. For breeding activity, The Tani Ternak Sepakat group raises both goats and cows. At the same time, the farmer group also cultivates paddy only for integrating between paddy farming and cattle. The integration is done through the use of cattle’s compost as paddy farming fertilizer and the use of paddy’s farming residues for feeding the cattle. However, these practices reduce farmers’ income by 95.12% for the first years of the program. Based on the study, it is suggested that farmers implement waste treatment technology that utilize available resources and to increase their income.
Key Word: SMD Program, Integrated Farming System, Farmers Income
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Singh, Shilendra, Lokesh Gupta i JL Choudhary. "Feeding and breeding practices followed by poultry farmers in Banswara district of Rajasthan". International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies 8, nr 3 (1.05.2021): 32–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.22271/23940522.2021.v8.i3a.828.
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Mahoro, J., T. K. Muasya, F. Mbuza, J. Mbuthia i A. K. Kahi. "Farmers’ breeding practices and traits of economic importance for indigenous chicken in RWANDA". Tropical Animal Health and Production 50, nr 1 (26.09.2017): 121–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11250-017-1411-8.
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SINGH, PUSPENDRA KUMAR, RUPASI TIWARI i TRIVENI DUTT. "Dairy husbandry information needs of farmers in different agro-climatic zones of Uttar Pradesh". Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 88, nr 8 (6.09.2018): 972–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v88i8.82966.
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The present study was undertaken to examine the information needs of farmers using mKisan services with respect to different dairy husbandry practices. Results of weighted mean score revealed that farmers have higher information need about feeding and watering practices (2.20) followed by marketing of farm produce (2.19), breeding practices (2.18), health care practices (2.12), management practices (2.11) and fodder production and grass land management (2.10) with their information deficiency level of 73.3, 73.0, 72.7, 70.7, 70.3 and 69.9%, respectively. Major needs were related to recommended feeding practices of dairy cattle (2.38) and area specific mineral mixture (2.30). Information about procurement agencies in area (2.15) and day-to-day price variation of different farm produce (2.11) were also found of great concern in marketing of farm produce. Farmers have higher information need about estrus detection and time of insemination (2.30), selection of dairy cattle (2.21) and heifer management (2.18) in the domain of breeding. In health care practices, information about preventive measure against diseases (2.23) and vaccination schedule (2.17) was much needed. In management practices, information need for calf management (2.20) and clean milk production (2.19) was found to be highest. In fodder production and grass land management domain, information need about locally suitable fodder varieties (2.16) and management for fodder availability round the year (2.14) were at highest priority. Information need over different aspect of dairy husbandrypractices had significant variation across the different agro-climatic zones of Uttar Pradesh. North Eastern Zone and Bundelkhand Zone were found the highest information deficient zones in Uttar Pradesh.
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PAREGI, A. B., K. J. ANKUYA, A. K. SRIVASTAVA, A. P. CHAUDHARY, H. D. CHAUHAN, B. K. ASHWAR i J. P. GUPTA. "A Study on the Breeding Practices followed by Dairy Farmers in Tribal Area of North Gujarat Region". Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management 37, nr 2 (6.06.2023): 107–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.48165/ijapm.2023.37.2.4.
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A survey-based study was conducted to know the existing cattle and buffalo breeding practices followed by the tribal livestock farmers of North Gujarat region. For the study, two villages from 7 taluka of three districts of North Gujarat region were selected having large number of tribal farmers. Fifteen respondents were selected from each village, which resulted into selection of 210 respondents for the study. Data were collected with the help of a well-structured pretested interview schedule. Frequency was obtained from each category and percentage of respondents was calculated to draw the inference. Study revealed that mucus discharge and bellowing (76.19%) signs were the major symptoms utilized for the detection of oestrous. For the breeding of their cows 72.73 per cent respondents utilized artificial insemination and 61.50 per cent bred buffaloes by natural service. More than one third respondents (35.24%) bred their animals between 12 to 18 hours after heat detection. More than fifty percent (56.19 %) respondents adopted pregnancy diagnosis of their animals. Majority of the respondents (74.29%) were conscious of breeding their cows within a range of 5 months after calving. The findings of this study revealed that the most of the respondents involved in cattle and buffalo husbandry had adopted artificial insemination but still a notable number of farmers preferred natural service in tribal area.
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Ethelbert, Oyeagu Chika, Iwuchukwu Juliana Chinasa, Falowo Andrew Bamidele, Akuru Eunice Amaka, Adetunji Adewole Tomiwa, Lewu Francis Bayo, Yiseyon Sunday Hosu i Idamokoro Emrobowansan Monday. "Assessment of Turkey Farming Management Practices by Small-Scale Rural Farmers in Eastern Nigeria". Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 12, nr 1 (28.02.2022): 30–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.55493/5005.v12i1.4428.
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A survey of rural turkey farmers was conducted in three villages in the Eastern part of Nigeria, namely: Amukwa, Amaeze and Nguru. The aim of the study was to assess the prevailing management and production practices of turkey farmers in the area. Information obtained included flock size, reasons for keeping birds, breeding and management practices among others. The multi-stage random sampling method was used to collect information from 180 respondents. Results obtained revealed variability in response among flock sizes (1–20), with most (90%) respondents being part-time farmers. Mean scores, in terms of the level of adoption of standard management practices by turkey farmers, were given as cleaning and disinfection of pen before restocking ( x= 4.60), removal of droppings (x = 4.57), and changing and replacement of litters ( x= 4.4). Beak trimming ( x= 1.27) was the lowest-ranked farm practice by farmers. It was concluded that the management practices and production of turkey in the study area are below standard when compared to those in developed societies. Adequate support for farmers in terms of finance and regular training, among others, by relevant agencies including the government may help improve the production of turkey in the area.
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Meena, Deepak Chand. "Goat Husbandry Practices followed by Farmers in the Vicinity of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, India". Indian Research Journal of Extension Education 22, nr 4 (1.10.2022): 57–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.54986/irjee/2022/oct_dec/57-63.
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The study was performed among 30 villages near the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, with 12 livetsock reares chosen from each village, thus making 360 total respondents who were exposed to a structured interview schedule. The study explored that only 60 farmers were rearing goats as a source of their livelihood. Goat keepers followed the nuclear family hence average household size and herd size of goat were around 4 and 14 per household, respectively. Existing goat practices were grouped in four categories; breeding, feeding, health care, and management practices. Inbreeding, common signs of estrus, mating time after heat detection etc. were common practices adopted by the respondents. Among feeding practices farmers adopted practices such as allowing the kid to suckle teats of his mother, off ering milk at the rate of 10 per cent of body weight, and stall feeding followed by grazing up to 8 hours. Farmers were quite aware of health care practices but farmers were not having a good house structure for their animals and were not good at keeping records of their animals. Age, family size, family education ststus, social participation, community cohesiveness and mass media exporew were signifi cant for the followed of goat husbandry practices