1. ASSESSMENT OF FISH MARKETING: CASE STUDY OF BERBERA DISTRICT
BY: MOHAMED OSMAN LIBAN | STUDENT NUMBER:
A MINI RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DIPLOMA IN LIVESTOCK HEALTH SCIENCES OF IGAD SHEIKH TECHNICAL VETERINARY SCHOOL
JULY, 2015
ABSTRACT
Fish production and marketing continues to make a significant contribution to the country’s economic growth, support people’s livelihood in turn being one of the means to alleviate poverty in the country. It is, therefore, paramount to increase fish production and marketing to substitute the pricey red meat (goat, sheep, cattle and camel) to the affordable white meat that has a high concentration of protein, vitamin, mineral and lipids.
Less than (1%) of Somaliland’s population is currently engaged in the fisheries sector, and of these most is limited to small-scale fishing because most of the population of Somaliland depends on livestock and less fish. The broader objective of this study was to assess fish marketing in Berbera, Somaliland.
The target population of this study was all the fish traders (retailers and wholesalers) in Berbera fish market of Somaliland. The duration of the survey was month carried out between April and May 2015.
The volume of fish in Berbera is determined by the season. The marketing channel used in Berbera streams from producer-wholesaler-retailer and finally consumers. When the fishermen catch fish, they sell to retailers and wholesalers after which most wholesalers transport fish to Hargeisa and other regions of Somaliland where fish is sold at a hire market price. Some of the fish is retailed locally in Berbera by retailers who cannot afford the high transport costs to the inland markets.
The findings of the present study do indicate that retailers sold less than 20kgs of fish, while wholesalers sold between 20-40kgs or more. The study also revealed that gender, knowledge and number of years in the fish marketing business enhanced the quantity of fish sold by marketers.
2. INDIGENOUS POULTRY PRODUCTION METHODS AND THE CHALLENGES: CASE STUDY OF BORAMA DISTRICT
BY: SULEIMAN IBRAHIM ALI | STUDENT NUMBER: 13/X/26169/PS
A MINI RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DIPLOMA IN LIVESTOCK HEALTH SCIENCES OF IGAD SHEIKH TECHNICAL VETERINARY SCHOOL
JULY, 2015
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out in Borama district, and its primary purpose was to assess the status of indigenous chicken production in Borama district. Five villages were selected using simple random sampling after which ten households were randomly selected.
The study was carried out in a period of one month; the results obtained showed about 98% of the respondents use the free range system of production. And the feeding system is based on full day of scavenging with no supplementations. While scavenging, chickens feed on insects, grass, vegetables and kitchen wastes. Very few households (2%) use food supplements, for example, sorghum, millet and sometimes wheat bran and grass. The ownership of village chickens was shared between all gender categories, and all were involved in the management of the chickens. Poultry diseases are widely spread, and 50% of the respondent reported severe and occasional disease outbreak commonly resulting in complete destruction.
In conclusion, it can be deducted that chicken production in the study area lags behind. It requires the intervention of key stakeholders who can help in the funding of farmers and training on poultry management among others. The study found the following to be the significant constraints to chicken production; diseases, shortage of feed supplementation, poultry housing, lack of veterinary services, and poor knowledge of poultry production and management.
3. MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF CHICKEN LAYERS IN HARGEISA: A CASE STUDY FOR MANDEEQ POULTRY FARM
BY: ABDIKAREEM AWIL DIRIR | STUDENT NUMBER: 216
A MINI RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DIPLOMA IN LIVESTOCK HEALTH SCIENCE OF IGAD SHEIKH TECHNICAL VETERINARY SCHOOL
JULY, 2016
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out in Mandeeq Poultry Farm, and its primary purpose was to document the management practices of layers in Mandeeq Poultry Farm. It was carried out over a period of one month at Mandeeq Poultry Farm. The chicken breed kept on the farm is Bovan Brown Isa layer which was bought from Ethiopia. The farm is strategically located regarding accessibility, topography and also calmness of the chicken.
Mandeeq Poultry Farm has three houses namely; houses 01, 02 and 03 which accomodate1900, 2200 and 1900 chicken respectively. The housing system of the farm is the deep litter method which involves covering the floor of the house with sawdust as bedding. The chicken housing is cleaned thoroughly whenever a batch of layers is sold every sixteen months.
Each house was well ventilated with a good number of windows, and each window is protected with a wire mesh which keeps the chicken inside the house and also protects them from predators. The farm provides the chicken with 16 of lighting comprising of 12hrs of sunlight and 4 hrs of artificial light (electricity provided by a generator).
The quality of the feed is good, and the amount of feed which the chickens take on a daily basis is 120g/day on average. The rate of egg production is 84% which is above the standard rate of egg (production), and this is a good indicator of the quality of the feed, the amount of feed chicken provided and the health status of the chicken.
The bio-security is good except the absence of a footbath at the entrance to the chicken house and the lack of control of the visitors is a big risk the introduction of diseases. Besides there are acacia trees which harbors wild birds and this may help the transmission of bird flu.
4. SUBCLINICAL MASTITIS IN CATTLE: CASE STUDY IN GABILEY DISTRICT
BY: JAMILA MOHAMED ALI | STUDENT NUMBER: 237
A MINI RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DIPLOMA IN LIVESTOCK HEALTH SCIENCES OF IGAD SHEIKH TECHNICAL VETERINARY SCHOOL
JULY, 2016
ABSTRACT
A cross-sectional study was conducted from 28th April to 28th May 2016 to determine the prevalence of Sub-Clinical Mastitis in dairy cattle in Gabiley District. One hundred (100) milk samples were collected from Caratul, Boqor and Goray villages in the district.
A total of 300 owners of the animals were interviewed to establish knowledge of sub-clinical mastitis and the predisposing factors among the dairy farmers of in the district. All milk samples were screened for Sub-Clinical Mastitis (SCM). The overall prevalence of SCM in the district was (8%). Caratul had highest SCM prevalence at 5%.
In conclusion, there is a high prevalence of sub-clinical mastitis in Gabilay District, and this could be attributed to the lack of appropriate knowledge and effective strategies for prevention and control of the mastitis. It was recommended that there is a need for sensitization of dairy farmers in Gabilay District on Sub-Clinical mastitis, hygiene farming practices, appropriate milking techniques and dry cow therapy.
5. WELFARE ASSESMENT OF WORKING DONKEYS: CASE STUDY OF HARGIESA, SOMALILAND
BY: ABDIHAKIM MOHAMOUD JAMA | STUDENT NUMBER: 215
A MINI RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DIPLOMA IN LIVESTOCK HEALTH SCIENCES OF IGAD SHEIKH TECHNICAL VETERINARY SCHOOL
JULY, 2015
ABSTRACT
A cross-sectional study was carried out from 18th April to 18th May 2015 on the assessment of physical welfare, and feeding condition of working donkeys in Hargeisa city. The aim of the study was to identify the physical wellness parameters and feeding condition of donkeys in Hargeisa.
One hundred (100) donkey owners were interviewed. Using a scoring index to assess the extent of injuries on the donkeys, the study found that there was an overall prevalence of 49% of wounds among the donkeys sampled in the town.
The study concluded that donkeys are badly handled and the welfare of the animals needs to be addressed.
