Constraints perceived by the farmers in adoption of improved animal husbandry practices

A study on constraints perceived by the farmers in adoption of animal husbandry practices was undertaken on Uttari Rajasthan Sahkari Dugdh Utpadak Sangh Limited (URMUL),the largest milk collecting union in arid region of northern Rajasthan. Ten members and 10 non-members of each selected dairy co-operative societies were selected by systematic random technique. The study found that. majority of the members (58.75%) and non-members(71.25%) were belonged to medium constraints category. The constraints faced were location of artificial insemination centre at distance place, poor adaptability of cross bred cow in local climate condition and no provision of loan for cattle purchasing by the society and union. On the basis of the study it was suggested that for wider spread of improved animal husbandry practices these constraints can be minimized by providing artificial insemination(A.I.) services at the farmer's door through mobile extension unit and awareness campaign on credit facilities should be organized by involving banks officers in the locality.