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ASSESSMENT OF ANIMAL WELFARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG LIVESTOCK FARMERS

ASSESSMENT OF ANIMAL WELFARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG LIVESTOCK FARMERS

The study found an overall Animal Welfare Index of 65.09 among dairy and sheep‑goat livestock farmers in Tirunelveli district. The research, published in the Indian Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Research, randomly selected six blocks in the district, formed one focus group per block and surveyed 10 farmers from each group, giving a total sample of 60 respondents – 30 dairy farmers and 30 sheep and goat farmers. The authors reported that the highest sub‑index was for appropriate animal behaviour at 79.72, followed by good housing at 77.50, good feeding at 59.83, and good health at 49.16. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that education, experience in livestock farming, contact with extension agencies and participation in training programmes each had a positive highly significant influence (p < 0.01) on adoption of animal‑welfare practices, while exposure to mass media had a positive significant influence (p < 0.05). The authors recommend focused training programmes and mass‑awareness campaigns on existing animal‑welfare standards to improve animal wellbeing and promote sustainable livestock farming among farming communities.

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M. Gunaseelan, R.V. Mervin Kennady and M. Mukilan carried out the study, titled “Assessment of Animal Welfare Management Practices Among Livestock Farmers”. Read the study.

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