STUDY THE TRANSPORTATION, MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK IN BALOCHISTAN PROVINCE: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BENEFITS

Abstract

So as to measure the observation of the livestock farmers regarding transportation, management and marketing of livestock in Balochistan this research was carried out. Mastung and Nushki districts were selected. Cross-sectional research design study was applied. Fitz-Gibbon and Morris (1987) table used with the purpose of to measure the sample sizes selected for a given population. SPSS was used for data analysis. Pearson Chi-square test was run based on 5-point level. Most (45%) of livestock respondents fell into the age category of 46 to 55. Majority (65%) of livestock respondents were illiterate. Majority (77%) of livestock farmers were married. Vast majority (88%) of livestock respondents belonged to joint families. Vast majority (96%) of livestock respondents were male by nature. Results show that differences were found in perception of livestock respondents as group-wise based on (p ≤0.05) level Statistically significant variances observed in both districts' livestock respondent’s opinions respectively. Current research design need-based suggestions for policy makers. Financial institutions and macro-credit banks should be providing the loan based on subsidy rates for livestock farmers in order to enhance their socio-economic condition in study areas. Incentives schemes should be endorsed for livestock staff on competency bases so as to stimulate their work efficacy.