Livestock production plays a major role in the life of farmers in developing countries like Pakistan. As crops and livestock rearing in rural areas directly affects food security condition of the nations. This study has been devised to observe the impact of Livestock on food security. In this regard data was collected from Food Insecurity Report 2009 (SDPI, SDC and World Food Program 2009), Punjab Development Statistics (Government of Punjab 2009) and Agriculture Census Report 2010 (Government of Punjab 2010). Generalized Linear Model was used to find out the relationship between livestock and food security. Results show that there is positive relationship between the work animal per hectare, milk animal per person and food security, whereas meat animal per hectare and milk animal per person are negatively related with food security. The study finding has important policy implications for food security recommended that livestock rearing needs to be encouraged.
Ostrich farming is a new emergent in avian production throughout the globe from the last few years which can open new vistas for development for its delicious meat, feathers and the hide. Pakistan being independent in cheap labor and cheap feed can easily set up ostrich farms of high production potential in the country. Ostrich is gaining popularity in Pakistan and there are many farmers who are rearing ostrich at small scale in various parts of the country. Demand for meat (healthy meat), fat/oil, hide, eggs, feathers and other products is increasing day by day in Pakistan. However, ostrich producers are only meeting 10% of the customers demand. Therefore, it is high time to capture our share in the local and international market. Major clients for meat are Super Stores, Meat Markets, Restaurants and hotels.
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to analyze "The Role of ED-Links (Educational Development) in the Promotion of Secondary Education; A Case Study of District Malakand, Tehsil Dargai. Methodology: The researchers selected 50 respondents and purposive sampling techniques were used to select the respondents from the age group of 25 years and above. The interview schedule was used as a data collection tool due to the possibility of illiterate respondents. ED-Links played an important role in the development of secondary education of Dargai Tehsil in Malakand. Findings: The study indicates that ED-Links has helped the schools in infrastructure development and teacher training. This training has improved the skills of teachers and the development of infrastructures such as libraries, sanitation, and resource centers. All of the respondents said that ED-Links had a positive impact on the overall performance of the school. ED-Links supports students in providing book accessories, pens, geometric boxes, and school bags. ED-Links provided benefits for students and improved their skill level and the quality of education, which is the same as a bright future. The majority of the respondents believed that community members and students responded positively towards ED-Link. The main finding of the study is the majority of respondents and students were satisfied with the ED-Links program. Unique Contribution to Practice and Policy: The government has the responsibility to formulate appropriate policies for non-governmental organizations engaged in educational development nationwide, and to register them to promote educational development, as well as The people in the community also have the responsibility of individual and collective participation in the promotion and development of the planning and implementation. If people can participate, problems can be reduced to a certain extent.
Background and objectives: Avian influenza is a highly contagious disease that causes respiratory failure and has significant public health implications due to its zoonotic potential. Humans are frequently affected after coming into contact with infected birds, body fluid droplets such as those produced during defeathering operations, or other contaminated objects. This study aimed to appraise the students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) related to avian influenza in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. Methods Among the students, 300 were interviewed to collect their knowledge about avian influenza and its zoonotic importance. The study population comprised students studying at two public universities having an age range of <20-50 years. Results Of the 300 respondents, 97.7% and 92.3 % were aware of the term avian influenza contagious infection and its pathogenicity related to zoonotic potential. Correlations show that the student's educational status was positively associated with knowledge of animal-to-animal transmission of avian influenza (p < 0.039). More than 80-90% of participants had knowledge that infected poultry and birds act as a potential source of avian influenza infection. More than 75% of the participants suspect poultry workers, butchers and veterinarians were at high risk of avian influenza infection. Fifty-seven percent of the students were not consulted to the doctor whenever they feel influenza-like symptoms. Washing of hands before and after eating a meal and covering of nose during coughing and sneezing were common. Our study results delineated the association of contagious infection of avian influenza transmission to poultry workers after contact with infected birds (p < 0.004). Conclusion Our study indicated that the knowledge, attitude, and practices of avian among the students were high, which might provide scientific support to the Indonesian government in developing strategies and public health campaigns among the general population to reduce the disease incidence.
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