Research Article
Assessment of Available Feed Resource and Their Utilization in Guraghe Zone the Case of Cheha Woreda
Kedir Adem*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
1-6
Received:
17 December 2024
Accepted:
30 December 2024
Published:
17 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijeee.20251001.11
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Abstract: The research was conducted in cheha woreda to assess the available livestock feed resources and their utilization. 60 households were used to collect data. Based on the results of this study, majority (75%) of the society were educated. The availability of fed resources in the study area was varied with the season of the year. In dry season, conserved forage (hay), crop residues, locally available supplementary feeds, concentrates, non-conventional feed and natural pasture were available in their decreasing order. In wet season, natural pasture, locally available supplementary feed, crop residues, concentrates, improved forages and agro industrial by products were available in their decreasing order. Commonly used livestock feeding system observed in study area was direct grazing, cut and carry feeding system, tethering and stall feeding. The major livestock production constraint in the study area was feed shortage and then animal disease, water scarcity, low productivity of animals and lastly weather condition. Based on the result we recommended that to overcome the problem of feed shortage increases productivity of livestock, the government should give attention and provide training of forage conservation methods to the farmers. Providing and introducing improved forages species, veterinary service and support on other technical aspects are also seeking attention too. Farmers should be practiced in fodder conservation as hay which used during drier season.
Abstract: The research was conducted in cheha woreda to assess the available livestock feed resources and their utilization. 60 households were used to collect data. Based on the results of this study, majority (75%) of the society were educated. The availability of fed resources in the study area was varied with the season of the year. In dry season, conser...
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