Vol. 11, Special Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
Rupesh Jain, Ramesh Pandey, Neeraj, Umesh Shukla and Ram pal singh

Abstract:
The present study was undertaken in order to understand the constraints faced by dairy farmers in the datia district of Madhya Pradesh. Garrett’s ranking technique was used to rank the farmers preference of different constraints associated with adoption of improved animal husbandry practices under different category. A list of improved livestock practices under different categories i.e. breeding, feeding, housing, milking and health was prepared. Similarly; constraints for the same improved practices were also listed. Out of 90 dairy farmers contacted, the study revealed that lack of own capital was the highest significant constraints under housing practices (MGS 68.02) followed by lack of finance facility (MGS 57.43). High cost of feed was the highest significant constraints under feeding practices (MGS 66.63) followed by Low availability of fodder seeds (MGS 57.67). Hard to maintain crossbreed / superior breed of dairy animals was the highest significant constraints under breeding practices (MGS 65.21) followed by Low conception rate through A.I. (MGS 58.10). Low price for milk was the highest significant constraints under milking practices (MGS 64.81) followed by High production cost of milk (MGS 59.77) and Huge cost of veterinary drugs was the highest significant constraints under healthcare practices (MGS 64.80) followed by Distant location of veterinary hospital (MGS 60.67).