Abstract
Through simple random sampling, a total of 200 farm household were selected for the survey in Pishin sub-basin, Pakistan. Questionnaire, field observations & group discussions were used to collect data on livestock production and extension services. The male household heads were picked up for interview. The female were not interviewed because of cultural and religious concerns. The data collected through the survey were analyzed statistically with SPSS version 16. Frequencies, percentages and PI (PI) were used to analyze the collected data. Results revealed that the herd size for the adult ruminants were more as compared to other domestic animals. PI showed that rangelands were the major source of livestock feed. Bulk of the households stated that the feed sources for the livestock were not enough. No rules and regulations were found regarding rangelands management in the area. Bulk of the surveyed households mentioned a decreasing trend in livestock number. Fewer households were found to have access to extension services. No formal institutions were found, providing agricultural credits to the households. The results suggest useful policy implications for sustainable use of collective rangeland resources for livestock production in the area
Said Qasim, Mohammad Alam Tareen, Mohammad Qasim. (2014) Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Livestock Production in Pishin Sub-basin, Pakistan, Balochistan Review, Volume 1, Issue 1.
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