Factors affecting the adoption and utilization of an electronic livestock identification and traceability system in Goromonzi : a case of Ward 12.
- Author
- Murewa Mary
- Title
- Factors affecting the adoption and utilization of an electronic livestock identification and traceability system in Goromonzi : a case of Ward 12.
- Abstract
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The main objective of the study was to determine factors affecting the adoption and utilization of an electronic livestock identification and traceability system in Goromonzi District ward 12. The researcher identified three (3) factors which influenced the adoption and utilisation of an electronic livestock identification and traceability system namely: i) the unsanctioned movement of diseased animals within the district, ii) the need for communal farmers in Goromonzi ward 12 to have access to international markets and lastly iii) the ever increasing cases of ownership wrangles as well as stock theft within the district. The study's primary population were livestock owners in Goromonzi Rural District Ward 12, which serves as the district’s livestock hub. Three hundred and Three (303) cattle owners are recorded at Nyachivi dip tank. The researcher used stratified random sampling method which is also referred to as proportional or quota sampling method. The population was divided into five (5) strata: farmers, abattoirs, partners (NGOs) veterinary officers and Zimbabwe Republic Police. The study recorded a response rate of 97% and the majority of the respondents were males who accounted for approximately 65.5% of the respondents and females were 34.5%.The results illustrated that the majority of the respondents agreed (43.1%) that the adoption and utilization of electronic identification and traceability system in Goromonzi district reduces the spread or movement of diseased animals to abattoirs. Furthermore, the results indicated that the majority of the respondents were neutral (31.0%) about the influence the electronic identification and traceability of cattle on having access to European markets.
- Date
- December 2022
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Goromonzi
- Animal Health
- Supervisor
- Dr. K. Kunaka
- Item sets
- Department of Natural Resources
