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Identification of Gaps Between Existing Cattle Breeding Policy and Its Implementation in Mymensingh District

Md. Golam Sorowar
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh

Shuvra Debnath
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh

Mohammad Mahbubul
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh

Md. Ruhul Amin
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh

Md. Azharul Hoque
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Present study was conducted to identify the gaps between the existing cattle breeding policy and its implementation in Mymensingh district through a survey. A total of 120 farmers were surveyed covering 5 Upazilla of Mymensingh distrinct (Muktagacha, Trishal, Gouripur, Nandail and Ishwarganj). It was found that indigenous cattle genotype, Holstein Friesian and Sahiwal crosses were 47%, 25% and 21%, respectively in the study areas. Found that, 57% semen straws followed breeding policy that was supplied from DLS in Gouripur whereas it’s 51%, 67%, 43%, and 50% in Muktagacha, Nandail, Trishal and Ishwargonj respectively. On the other hand, only 23% and 27% cattle (dairy and beef type respectively) inseminated followed the existing breeding policy to some extent. Survey revealed that, most of the farmers have to face challenges on several aspects, such as lack of capital, inadequate availability of inputs, inadequate training, inadequate institutional credit, guaranteed and profitable markets for output, semen crisis, heat detection failure, disease control etc. Moreover, artificial insemination implementation agencies are not concerned about the government breeding policy till now. The results of the study indicated that choices of semen by farmers were 13% for beef cattle/meat production, 39% for milk purpose and 48% for both meat and milking purpose. Actually, identifying the actual field scenario could identify the actual gaps with appropriate solutions which is a prerequisite for breeding research and livestock development of a country. Consequently, this study will definitely assist in materializing and developing existing cattle breeding policy of Bangladesh.

Keywords: Cattle breeding policy, Gaps, Mymensingh district, Breed development

Location: Mymensingh region (Muktagacha, Trishal, Gouripur, Nandail and Ishawarganj) in Bangladesh

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Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Cattle

Objectives:

To identify the gaps between the existing cattle breeding policy and its implementation in Mymensingh district through a survey.

Methodology:

Study area: The present study was conducted at five areas of Mymensingh region (Muktagacha, Trishal, Gouripur, Nandail and Ishawarganj) in Bangladesh. The data were collected from five selected Upazilla Livestock Office (artificial insemination centers) and 120 random farmers of those areas. Management system: Three management types of cattle were considered for study. They were: (a) Intensive Management System, (b) Semi-intensive Management System, and (c) Extensive Management System. Preparation of survey: A preliminary questionnaire was developed for recording data to be obtained from the selected farmers. After necessary modifications, the questionnaire was improved, modified and rearranged in a simple manner to avoid misunderstanding and to get an accurate answer. Data collection: Before taking interview, the aims and objectives of the study were explained to the respondent so that they could be convinced and talked freely. Then the questions were asked in a very simple manner with explanation of questions whenever necessary attention was paid to the mood of the respondents and a congenial relationship was maintained between the respondents and the researcher. Any confusion was rationalized and corrected by comparing these with local standards to keep consistency of data. Data entry, sorting and statistical analysis: After completing the pre-tabulation task of the collected data were entered in Microsoft office excel sheets. The collected data were tested for their normal distribution using Microsoft Excel and Statistical Analysis System (SAS) (SAS, Version 9.1.3, 2009) computer package.

Source of Information: J Bangladesh Agril Univ 19(2): 000–000, 2021; ISSN 1810-3030 (Print) 2408-8684 (Online)

Article Link (Online Journal): https://doi.org/10.5455/JBAU.48207

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Achievement/Findings:

Present study tried to identify the farmer’s and AI agencies approach towards livestock breeding policy and thus finding out the limitation and constraints of implementing it in Bangladesh. Study revealed that, implementation of breeding policy is still crucial in our country. Government need to focus on arising knowledge about policy, systematic training of farmers, capital, input supply, institutional credit, adequate recommended semen supply, disease control, regular monitoring of private artificial semen companies, creation of profitable market etc. in this regard.

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