Impact of Veterinary Institutional Access on the Adoption of  Scientific Feeding Practices among Women Dairy Farmers in  Himachal Pradesh, India

Authors

  • Devesh Thakur Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur (HP)
  • Rakesh Ahuja Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur (HP)
  • Manoj Sharma Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur (HP)
  • Madhu Suman Sambyal Department of Animal Nutrition, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur (HP)
  • Krishanender Dinesh Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur (HP)
  • Sanjay Kumar Khurana Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur (HP)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijvsbt.20.1.17

Keywords:

Adoption, Dairy farmers, Dairy feeding practices, Veterinary institutions and Women

Abstract

This study evaluates the adoption of scientific animal feeding practices among women dairy farmers in regions with good access to  veterinary institutions. Access to these services is crucial for gender equality, economic empowerment, and sustainable agriculture. But,  such studies are lacking in India. The research involved 150 women farmers in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, with easy access to veterinary  institutions. High adoption levels were observed for most scientific dairy feeding practices. Colostrum feeding for new-born calves was  the most adopted, while home preparation of animal feed was the least. The study revealed significant correlations between adoption  levels and factors like landholding size, dairy experience, and market orientation. In summary, multiple veterinary institutions’ support  positively influences the adoption of scientific dairy feeding practices among women dairy farmers. 

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Published

2023-12-22

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Vol. 20 No. 1 (2024): The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology (IJVSBT) (Jan-Feb ) 2024

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Thakur, D., Ahuja, R., Sharma, M., Sambyal, .M.S., Dinesh, .K., & Khurana, S.K. (2023). Impact of Veterinary Institutional Access on the Adoption of  Scientific Feeding Practices among Women Dairy Farmers in  Himachal Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, 20(1), 83–86. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijvsbt.20.1.17
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