Journal article
Characteristics of Livestock Husbandry and Management Practice in the Central Dry Zone of Myanmar
Tropical Animal Health and Production, Vol.51(3), pp.643-654
2018
Abstract
The central dry zone of Myanmar is the area with the highest density of small-scale livestock farmers under harsh environmental condition. In this study, we describe and quantify ownership patterns for various livestock species and characterised management and husbandry practices of small-scale farmers. In addition, we identify the husbandry factors associated with selected outcome indicators, ‘herd or flock size’ and ‘purpose of rearing’. A total of 613 livestock farmers in 40 villages were interviewed. Multispecies rearing was common with 51.7% of farmers rearing more than one livestock species. Rearing animals to be sold as adults for slaughter (meat production) was more common for small ruminants (98.1%) and chickens (99.8%) compared to cattle (69.8%). Larger cattle herds were more likely to practice grazing (p < 0.001) and to employ labour from outside the household to manage cattle than medium or small herds (p = 0.03). Patterns of grazing differed significantly between seasons (p < 0.01) for cattle, but not for small ruminants and village chicken. Overall, multispecies rearing and species-specific husbandry practices are used to raise livestock under harsh environmental conditions. Our results reveal that herd/flock size and purpose of rearing across different livestock species were significantly associated with feeding and housing practices and experience of farmers.
Details
- Title
- Characteristics of Livestock Husbandry and Management Practice in the Central Dry Zone of Myanmar
- Authors/Creators
- T.T. Zaw Win (Author/Creator)A. Campbell (Author/Creator)R.J. Soares Magalhães (Author/Creator)K. Naing Oo (Author/Creator)J. Henning (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Tropical Animal Health and Production, Vol.51(3), pp.643-654
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Identifiers
- 991005543050807891
- Copyright
- © 2018 The Author(s)
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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