Abstract: This study aimed to describe and document the knowledge skills and practices of cattle raisers, which will be an input to the improvement of cattle industry in the Southern part of Zambales during the year 2017-2018. There were 84 cattle raiser respondents who participated in the study.
It employed the descriptive research design and used a survey-questionnaire to gather data on the observed knowledge, skills and practices of cattle raisers in the Southern part of Zambales.
The level of knowledge and skills on sanitation and cleanliness, mating and breeding systems, feeding system, management record keeping and farming system were described as moderately knowledgeable. While the level of practices on these aspects were sometimes practiced.
It was observed that there was significant differences on the level of knowledge and skills and level of practices on sanitation and cleanliness, mating and breeding systems, management, record keeping and farming system. However, there was no significant difference on the level of knowledge and skills and level of practices as to control of diseases and feeding system.
Keywords: Knowledge, Skills, Attitude, Cattle raisers.
Title: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PRACTICES OF CATTLE RAISERS OF SOUTHERN PART OF ZAMBALES, PHILIPPINES: INPUT FOR CATTLE INDUSTRY IMPROVEMENT
Author: VIOLETA A. VEGA
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
Research Publish Journals
