Participatory rural appraisal to identify needs and prospects of market-oriented dairy industries in Bangladesh

Shamsuddin, M.; Alam, M. M.; Hossein, M. S.; Goodger, W. J.; Bari, Farida Yeasmin; Ahmed, Tanvir; Hossain, Mahbub; Khan, Akhtaruzzaman

doi:10.1007/s11250-007-9062-9

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“…Also dairying is part of the mixed farming systems in Bangladesh [3] and a predominant source of income, nutrition and jobs [4,5]. Dairying is also considered a strong tool to develop a village micro economy of Bangladesh [6] in order to improve rural livelihoods and to alleviate rural poverty. Potentially, therefore, small-scale dairying is a viable tool to spur economic growth and alleviate poverty and malnutrition.…”

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Husbandry Practices of Dairy Farming at Chittagong Sub-urban Area

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The present study was carried out to know the present status including general information, feeding, breeding, housing, milking etc. and costs and returns of small dairy farms, to compare the productive and reproductive performance of crossbred and indigenous cows and to make recommendation for development of small scales dairy farming. With this view, the empirical data were collected by using pretested questionnaire. The study was conducted at preselected 30 dairy farms in Chittagong suburban area, and four months-long survey was diminished on thirty small dairy owners. It appeared that 57% farm owners belong to business class and remaining 43% to different categories. Fifty three percent took dairying as a side-business whereas only 47% took it as a main business enterprise. Major percentage of farm owner education level was Higher Secondary (60%). The dry period, calving interval, services per conception and day's open of crossbred was 98.5 419 and indigenous was 140 428 1.95 137 respectively. The study showed that there were significant (P<0.01) differences within the dry period, services per conception, calving to first service, highest and lowest milk production and lactation period of crossbred and indigenous dairy cows. The study also showed non-significant differences within calving interval for crossbred and indigenous. In case of small dairy farming, the farms were facing a lot of problems such as scarcity of feeds and fodder, high price of concentrate and lack of technical knowledge. This type of dairy farming will be a potential sector for economic development of Bangladesh.

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“…Dairying is also considered a strong tool to develop a village micro economy of Bangladesh (Shamsuddin et al, 2007) in order to improve rural livelihoods and to alleviate rural poverty. Most of the cattle in Bangladesh are non-descriptive, low yielding and few crossbred with Shahiwal, Red Chittagong and Pabna cattle.…”

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Problems Faced by the Small Scale Dairy Owners in Receiving Veterinary Services in Selected Areas of Chittagong

Imtiaz

Rana

2014

Bangl. J. Vet. Med.

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This study investigated the problems faced by the small scale dairy owners in receiving veterinary services in selected areas of Chittagong (Chittagong metropolitan area, Sitakunda and Patiya Upazila). A pre-tested structured questionnaire data were collected from a sample of 45 farmers during November 2012 to January 2013. A four (0-3) point rating scale was used to evaluate the constraint as high (3), moderate (2), low (1) and absence of any constraint (0). The highest ranking constraint was unavailability of veterinarian in the farm area with higher service charge on specialist doctor followed by no emergency doorstep services, poor services in local veterinary hospital, ineffectiveness at artificial insemination, high cost for drugs and vaccines and lack of illiteracy among the livestock owners These findings will help to redesign and rectify the condition of present veterinary constraints in selected areas of Chittagong, Bangladesh.

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“…About 75 percent people rely on livestock to some extent for their livelihood, which clearly indicates that the poverty reduction potential of the livestock sub-sector is high (Tareque et al, 2010). Dairying is also considered a strong tool to develop a village micro economy of Bangladesh (Shamsuddin et al, 2007) in order to improve rural livelihoods and to alleviate rural poverty.As a result of globalization and climate change the world is currently facing an unprecedented increase of emerging and re-emerging animal diseases and zoonoses (animal diseases transmissible to humans). Improving the governance of animal health service systems in both the public and private sector is one of the most effective responses to this alarming situation.…”

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Animal Health Services: Extent of Availability in Some Selected Rural Areas of Bangladesh

Rahman

Rana

2014

Bangl. J. Vet. Med.

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The main objective of the study was to assess the nature and extent of availability of animal health services received by the rural livestock farmers. The research was conducted in four upazilas namely Companyganj of Sylhet, Modhukhali of Faridpur, Mathbaria of Pirojpur and Mithamoin of Kishoreganj districts. Data were collected by using both quantitative and qualitative methods from a sample of 480 farmers during April to September 2010.Almost all of the farmers had high level of availability of veterinary services in relation to treatment of diseases and availability of medicine. Only few (6 percent) received services regarding artificial insemination. Percentage of respondents receiving services on vaccination (32 percent) and surgery and obstetrics (22 percent) were also moderate. The MFTS project beneficiaries received all services with higher frequencies than those of the non-beneficiaries except from the availability of medicine.The farmers living near upazila headquarter received better services than those living far from the upazila headquarters. Key words: Animal health services, availability, rural areas INTRODUCTIONLivestock plays an important role in the national economy of Bangladesh with a direct contribution of 12% to agricultural GDP and 3% to national economy (Bangladesh National Livestock Extension Policy, 2013) and providing 15% of total employment in the economy (Bangladesh National Livestock Development Policy, 2007). The livestock sub-sector that includes poultry offers important employment and livelihood opportunities particularly for the rural poor, including the functionally landless, many of whom regard livestock as a main livelihood option. About 75 percent people rely on livestock to some extent for their livelihood, which clearly indicates that the poverty reduction potential of the livestock sub-sector is high (Tareque et al., 2010). Dairying is also considered a strong tool to develop a village micro economy of Bangladesh (Shamsuddin et al., 2007) in order to improve rural livelihoods and to alleviate rural poverty.As a result of globalization and climate change the world is currently facing an unprecedented increase of emerging and re-emerging animal diseases and zoonoses (animal diseases transmissible to humans). Improving the governance of animal health service systems in both the public and private sector is one of the most effective responses to this alarming situation.The availability and quality of animal health services can play a key role in increasing the productivity of the livestock sector (Umali et al., 1994).The Government of Bangladesh is committed to take necessary steps to achieve self-sufficiency in milk, chicken and livestock production with a view to meet the protein demand of the nation (Bangladesh Economic Review, 2010). For such a goal to be materialized, proper importance should be given on the issues of animal health management and associated issues. As livestock sector marked the sign of sustained development in the last two decades, it is of utm...

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Participatory rural appraisal to identify needs and prospects of market-oriented dairy industries in Bangladesh

Cited by 31 publications

References 7 publications

Husbandry Practices of Dairy Farming at Chittagong Sub-urban Area

Husbandry Practices of Dairy Farming at Chittagong Sub-urban Area

Problems Faced by the Small Scale Dairy Owners in Receiving Veterinary Services in Selected Areas of Chittagong

Animal Health Services: Extent of Availability in Some Selected Rural Areas of Bangladesh

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