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Veterinary Science & Technology

ISSN: 2157-7579

Open Access

Solomon Tsegaye

College of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 400, Woldia
Ethiopia

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  • Research Article
    The Effect of Marketing System on Cattle Welfare in Mersa and Woldia Towns
    Author(s): Yidersal Erega and Solomon TsegayeYidersal Erega and Solomon Tsegaye

    Cattle welfare is hindered by several factors such as lack of feed, water, shelter, rest and comfortable transportation facilities; the aim of this study was to assess the effect of marketing system on cattle welfare. The majority age of respondents was range from 31-45 (47.5%) and the analysis for educational status disclosed that 45% of the respondents were illiterates and majority of households owned cattle in the range between 1-3 (42.5%) cattle. Most of the market actors in the study area were farmers which covered 47.5% and 45% of total sellers and buyers respectively. The majority of households owned cattle in the range between 1-3 (42.5%) cattle per head. About 72.5% of the respondents confirmed that price of cattle is set by negotiation between buyers and sellers. Abusive handling by stakeholders was the most frequently observed behavior (48% and 45%) at Mersa and Woldia mark.. Read More»

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