Investigation of veterinary service delivery and service providers on dairy cattle farms in central Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Livestock diseases are major constraints affecting the productivity, health and welfare of animals in dairy sectors in Ethiopia. The prevalence of animal diseases and inadequate animal health services are key barriers to improving animal productivity and health. Studies assessing animal health delivery in Ethiopia are limited.

Methods

A survey was conducted to assess veterinary service delivery on dairy farms, the level of service provision, and the major service providers in the area. A total of 381 dairy farms were recruited from different towns in central Ethiopia for the survey. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire developed via an online platform ( https://www.kobotoolbox.org/ ) and administered via face‒to-face interviews. The generated data

SUBMITTER: Kebede G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871656 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature