Fodder management systems of peri-urban and rural livestock owners of Belgaum district of Karnataka state, India.

摘要

A study was undertaken to analyse the fodder management systems of peri-urban and rural livestock owners in Belguam district of Karnataka that ranks first in terms of total livestock population. Eighty farmers each from peri-urban and rural areas of 8 villages, totaling to 160 farmers were interviewed. No significant differences were observed in green and dry fodder production between rural and peri-urban farmers. However significant difference between them was observed in green and dry fodder deficits as demands varied. There was no significant difference in fodder management between rural and peri-urban areas.