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Study on Different Hormones and Feed Additives Used for Cattle Fattening in Mymensingh District

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

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

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

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

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

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

To develop a database on growth promoters and feed additives in cattle fattening a purposive survey was carried out. It is done among 30 cattle fattening farmers covering 1 Upazilla under 3 union in Mymensingh district of Bangladesh, who were involved in cattle fattening activities before Eid-Ul-Azha (August to November2015). The survey was done covering farmer’s information, livestock population and production system, feed sources, manpower involvement, availability, types of hormones, feed additives use with negative opinion and probable suggestions for controlling whereas the researcher had no control or could not manipulate the variables as the appeared. All the farmers interviewed during the survey period were literates, and about 52% of them had primary education, 27% had secondary school certificates, 14% obtained higher secondary certificate and the rest were graduates and post-graduates, 7%. Irrespective of literacy about 10% of the interviewed farmer had training on cattle fattening and the rest fattened cattle without having any sort of training. About 35% respondents use skilled personal for cattle fattening. In the study areas, most of the farmers (55%) were using roughage and 45% of them use concentrate. The fattened cattle were marketed by farmers is 98% and rest 2% by butcher or others. About 72% of the farmer use Tracoll and 28% use Ketofox as feed additives and as hormone 30% farmers use Betamethasone, 55% use Decasone and 15% use Periactin. In public perception 89% farmers use growth promoters in wrong period and 80% use harmful feed additives, feeding natural feed in low amount is (65%). Consumers are less concern to buy fattened bull (93%). The mean of the suggestions like veterinary services (1.26), doses in proper ages (2.06), feeding balanced feed (1.62), organic growth promoters program (0.60) and knowledge through ICT program (0.03). From the above results it may be concluded that, major number of cattle are fattened by small farmers in the survey area. For this fattening purpose different types of hormones and feed additives available in the market are used by them. It can be concluded that, the percentages of different negative opinions on using hormones and feed additives is higher.

Keywords: Cattle fattening, Feed additives, Hormones

Location: Gauripur upazila at Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Start Date: 24-08-2015

End Date: 22-11-2015

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Feed

Objectives:

This present research work is undertaken with the following objectives: 1. To make an inventory of the use of hormones and feed additives in cattle fattening areas. 2. To observe public perception on overall fattening concept.

Methodology:

Methods of data collection The data were collected on the basis of purposive survey. Study Area The proposed research was carried out for 90 days during 24th, August, 2015 to 22nd, November, 2015, in Gauripur upazila at Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Experimental animal Male sexed cattle was the experimental animal. Collection of data A structured questionnaire was prepared for required data collection. Information were collected from respondents through face to face interview. Just prior to data collection the objectives of the study were explained to the respondents. Then the questions were asked in a very simple manner with explanation whenever necessary. Parameters studied The interview questionnaire contained the major items of information such as farmer’s information, livestock population, production system, feed sources, manpower involvement, availability, types and cost of hormones, feed additives use with negative opinion and probable suggestions for controlling. Research Design The research design in the present study will be ex-post as the researcher has no control or could not manipulate the variables as the appeared. Personal observation and discussion with the farmers and companies ,personal exchange of ideas with extension workers, review of literature and opinions of others researchers in home will help the researcher to fulfill the objectives. Compilation of Data and statistical analysis The survey on different parameters in this study were explanatory descriptive. Therefore, data were compiled, tabulated and analyzed with simple statistical method to fulfill objectives of the study. Tabular technique was applied for the analyses of data using simple statistical tool like percentage. The process adopted five-point scale to evaluate neutralizing measures for public perceptions and suggestions. The scale was designed as following values: none=1, little=2, more=3, effective=4 and most=5. A mean score 3.0 was obtained. Any item with a score of 3.0 and above was regarded as a neutralizing measure while item with mean less than 3.0 were not taken as neutralizer.

Source of Information: J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 9(2): 109-113, 2016 ISSN 1999-7361

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Achievement/Findings:

For this fattening purpose different types of hormones and feed additives available in the market are used by them. And from public perception it is also concluded that, the percentages of different negative opinions on using hormones and feed additives is higher.

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