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Study of Cattle Fattening System in Selected Region of Bangladesh

M.T. Kamal
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

M.A. Hashem
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

M. Al-Mamun
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

M.M. Hossain
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

M.A. Razzaque
Senior Scientist
Desert Agriculture and Ecosystem Program, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR)

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The current study was undertaken to assess the present status of cattle mixed feeds, feed ingredients and use of growth promoters in livestock production of Bangladesh. The survey was carried out through a structured questionnaire among 80 farmers during April to June, 2017. The study revealed that agriculture is the primary occupation for 63% of respondents, whereas 27.5% of respondents are dependent over livestock. The dairy farmers are involved in both dairy and beef cattle fattening. Approximately 64% of the livestock farmers practiced fattening round the year and rest of the respondents followed fattening for period of 3 months; before Eid-ul-Adha. About 86% farmers reared uncastrated males instead of steer for fattening. It was observed that 59% of the farmers applying steroid as growth promoters in beef cattle fattening. The study indicated that middleman, feed/ medicine dealers were involved in promoting of steroids (dexavet, pednivet, oradexon, decason, paractin, gludex etc) usages in livestock. Owing to the lack of knowledge on steroids use in livestock over public health, the farmers are influenced by the vendors for quick profit. They sell their animals prior to withdrawal periods of drugs. Training and knowledge about the health hazards of steroids had inverse significant relationship with use of steroid as growth promoter (p<0.01). Improvement of education, training and financial status of the farmers significantly affected the use of steroids in beef fattening. Present problems could be addressed by intervention measures by the policy makers of the livestock sector.

Keywords: Growth promoters, Fattening cattle, Steroids

Location: 4 districts namely- Gazipur, Mymensingh, Sirajgonj and Rajshahi of Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-04-2017

End Date: 00-06-2017

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Cattle

Objectives:

To assess the present status of cattle mixed feeds, feed ingredients and use of growth promoters in livestock production of Bangladesh

Methodology:

Selection of the study area and preparation of interview schedule The data was collected through an interview schedule from the farmers of 4 districts (Gazipur, Mymensingh, Sirajgonj and Rajshahi) of Bangladesh, for having high cattle population in those areas. The respondents were selected who rear cattle or bought cattle for fattening or rearing. Respondents those are involved in cattle fattening purpose were randomly chosen from each upazila. Collection of data Data were collected following direct interviews and making personal visits from beef cattle farmers. Key informant interview (KII) was done with government livestock officers and feed dealers. Parameters studied The interview schedule contained general information (occupation, education, family member etc.) of the cattle owners, livestock population, management of the fattening cattle, feeds and feeding cattle, indigenous knowledge on rearing and marketing of cattle, and the application of steroid and feed additives, feed ingredients, feeding and animal management. Computing and statistical analysis of data Descriptive analysis was done, like average and percentages as well as spearman correlation coefficient (rs), level of significance through SPSS Statistics 17.0.

Source of Information: SAARC J. Agric., 17(1): 105-118 (2019)

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/sja.v17i1.42765

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Achievement/Findings:

In the majority of villages in Bangladesh, farmers rear beef cattle for fattening without having any scientific knowledge. Some drugs/steroids are being used for fattening purposes which are prohibited as per feed act rule of Bangladesh. Farmers are not getting proper training on production and management practices of beef cattle fattening. Details studies on different contaminants in cattle feed are needed to produce quality and safe beef.

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