Dairy production systems of 165 sample farms were examined to
assess socio-economic status of producers, farm management
practices and production constraints. Milk quality tests on milk of
high grade Holstein type cows were also conducted to determine fat
%, TS, SNF content of milk and prevalence of mastitis. The average
family size was 6.4 persons per HH and 26.8 % of HHHs were females.
The mean cattle herd size was 8.01 with the predominant breed being
high-grade cattle. Among the three breeds Holestein type showed
best reproductive and produvtive performance while the local ones
performed least. Crossbred had respective performance values that
lied between the two breeds. Parity and lactation stage
significantly affected fat but not TS and SNF content of milk.
Prevalence of mastitis differed significantly by parity and
lactation stage It was thus, found out that there is a favorable
environment for growth of the dairy sector that mainly comprised
small producers and High-grade dairy type animals. The sector also
contributes great roles in increasing household income of producers
and the well being of city dwellers through supplying milk and milk
products.
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