Problems perceived by dairy farmers in adoption of animal husbandry practices

The present investigation was conducted in Anand and Kheda districts of Gujarat. A sample of fifty farmers each from both the districts was collected by employing purposive sampling. The data were collected by using structured interview schedule through interview method. Lack of knowledge about common diseases and their preventive measures(MPS 87.42) and about preparation of low-cost balanced concentrate mixture at home (MPS 70.85) were expressed as the most severe constraints by the dairy farmers which were placed at I and II ranks, respectively. The other prominent constraints were lack of improved bulls for breeding in the village, lack of knowledge about sanitation and hygiene practices (MPS 61.50) and ignorance about Govt. facilities (MPS 58.85). Findings indicated that efforts should be made to solve these problems so as to increase the adoption of animal husbandry practices.