PRODUCTION TRENDS IN LIVESTOCK AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF BALOCHISTAN PROVINCE

Abstract

Descriptive type of survey was applied so as to determine the current livestock production trends in Balochistan. Random sampling was used. Nushki and KillaAbdullah districts were selected Three hundred respondents were selected, 150 from each district. T-test was used based on p<0.05 alpha level. Finding revealed that More than half (55%) of livestock respondents placed at the age category of 31 to 45 years. Infinite majority (77%) of livestock respondents did not obtain the education in any formal institutions. Majority 77% of livestock farmers married in social structure. Majority (76%) of livestock respondents by gender male. Based on reached outcomes it was found that statistically differences were observed in two out of five variables regarding livestock production trends. Following recommendations were put forward. Livestock stakeholders and beneficiaries should be provided with selected and adequate packages, rewards and incentives in order to promote the livestock sector at UC level for their efforts. At department level the both wings like research wing and extension wing should be strengthened and ensure their effective linkage mechanism at UC to province level coordination. Livestock extension services on the other hand should be empowered so as to disseminate the practical dynamics of the livestock sector at field level as well as motivate the livestock farmers regarding the adoption of modern livestock technology. Marketing of poultry and livestock should be encouraged so as to remove the livestock intermediaries’ monopoly at market level in rural areas.