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Socio-demographic Study of the Selective Livestock (goat-sheep) Rearing and Fattening Contributors for Poverty Reduction in Northern Part of Bangladesh

Md Hemayatul Islam
Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Md Jalal Uddin Sarder
Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Md Majadur Rahman
Heifer International Bangladesh, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Md Akramul Islam
Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Md Shafiul Islam
Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Md Sarwar Hossain
Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Muhammad Harun or Rashid
Heifer International Bangladesh, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Context: The baseline surveyed was carried out for the Selection of farmers/beneficiaries with the socio-demographic scenarios. The action research is to understand and compare the effectiveness and impact of the Goat & Sheep rearing and fattening model for poverty reduction of smallholder farmers. Methodology: The baseline survey of action research was used only quantitative approach for data collection. Data were collected from two sub-districts of Rajshahi and Natore district in Bangladesh: Paba and Walia-Lalpur. A total of 105 goat and sheep farmers were interviewed. For quantitative data, a robust household survey was used with Survey CTO software to know the ownership patterns of livestock especially goat and socio-economic condition of the farmers. Key findings: A total of 105 respondents there were 52 goat farmers in Paba, Rajshahi and 53 goat farmers in Walia Lalpur, Natore district, respectively. The study reveals that the farmers primarily selected for the action research were highest (60%) percentages occupation was agriculture. Cent percentages of respondents were women their average income, loan and savings were BDT 191240.95, 43960.78 and 16722.7273, respectively. Conclusion: These findings highlighted the financing and social supporting roles of small ruminants rearers, particularly goats are playing in the study area. In order to develop suitable technologies, formulate policies through eradicating constraints to improve productivity and enhance livelihoods these findings might be strong instruments.

Keywords: Socio-demography, Selective livestock (goat-sheep), Poverty reduction, Northern part of Bangladesh

Location: In Bangladesh

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Livestock and poultry, Hormone

Objectives:

To understand and compare the effectiveness and impact of the Goat & Sheep rearing and fattening model for poverty reduction of smallholder farmers.

Methodology:

The action research project will provide a set of interventions for a 12-month duration among the selected project target beneficiaries in the Heifer Bangladesh Project areas. Therefore, before the project intervention, we must know about the present situation of target project beneficiaries, especially socioeconomic status, knowledge and practice of goat and sheep rearing and technical skills etc. In consideration, baseline survey of action research has required. The baseline survey followed a non-experimental design to assess the present livelihood situation and practice of goat and sheep rearing of target project beneficiaries. Only quantitative approach was used. Location of the survey: The baseline survey of action research project was conducted in two selected locations or Upazilas (Paba and Walia-Lalpur) in Rajshahi and Natore districts of the Heifer Bangladesh project areas. Among the Bangladesh rural activities, rain-fed agriculture (51.33%) is the most important, followed by livestock keeping (13%) and off-farm activities (3%) [8]. Poultry, goat, sheep and cattle were the main livestock species kept. The Rajshahi, Natore tract lies in the monsoon region of the summer dominant hemisphere. The climate of the area is generally warm and humid. This region has already been designated as draught-prone. The average temperature ranges from 25° C to 45°C in the hottest season and 5° C to 15°C in the coolest season with an average relative humidity of 75%. The research area was located between 240.18? and 240.36? North latitude and between 880 .17? and 880 .43? East longitude. Data collection: Data were collected through online-based software Survey CTO. One hundred and five farmers were randomly investigated from two Upazilas of Rajshahi and Natore districts. The baseline survey mainly collected information on animals’ health condition, goat or sheep fattening and breeding, goat or sheep and their rearing age and the weight etc. recorded at the starting period of action research. The record of vaccination and deworming was ensured at the beginning of the research in the respective households and animals. The condition of housing of animals was also be recorded at the beginning of the research. Data analysis: The quantitative data were analyzed by using SPSS. Number of statistical techniques were used ranging from simple frequency distribution to cross-tabulation.

Source of Information: Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, 2021; 4(1): 1056.; ISSN: 2640-1223

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Achievement/Findings:

From the study, it reveals that all goat farmers in Paba under Rajshahi district and lalpur under Natore district areas were marginal in type and they used traditional extensive goat rearing. So, adopting improved technologies through training and awareness and minimizing reviled constraints goat rearing might be a valuable instrument for women empowerment, availing education facilities, improved livelihood and after all the source of improved and safe animal protein.

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