Farmers’ perception of calf housing and factors influencing its adoption on dairy cattle farms in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorKiggundu, Muhammad
dc.contributor.authorKigozi, Abasi
dc.contributor.authorWalusimbi, Hussein K.
dc.contributor.authorMugerwa, Swidiq
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-21T08:13:46Z
dc.date.available2025-04-21T08:13:46Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractCalf housing is a significant challenge affecting calf performance. Despite its importance in ensuring optimal calf performance, inadequate housing facilities cause morbidity and mortalities on many dairy farms. This study explores farmer perception of calf housing and factors influencing its adoption on dairy cattle farms in Uganda. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data across four regions of Uganda. Data analysis was through descriptive and inferential statistics (chi-square), and a binary logit model was estimated. Results revealed that 70.8% of farmers provided housing for their calves. Of these, 59.2% constructed permanent while 40.8% constructed temporary structures. Of the farmers who provided calf housing, 54.6% were dissatisfied with the structures' appropriateness in protecting the calves on their farms. Among the variables included in the model, education level, region, and cattle breeding method positively influenced calf housing adoption. On the other side, the number of cattle owned, cattle grazing system, and land tenure system negatively influenced calf housing adoption. Subsequently, increasing literacy levels, possession of a small cattle herd, and private ownership of land with a title deed increase the likelihood of adopting calf housing. In light of these results, we recommend that the promotion of calf housing needs to be sensitive to farmers' demographic and socio-economic characteristics and farm characteristics. Additionally, the provision of farmer education and training should be enhanced to ensure the adoption of calf housing on dairy farms across the country.
dc.identifier.citationKiggundu, M., Kigozi, A., Walusimbi, H. K., & Mugerwa, S. (2021). Farmers’ perception of calf housing and factors influencing its adoption on dairy cattle farms in Uganda. Scientific African, 12, e00805.
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227621001095
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/11049
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherScientific African
dc.titleFarmers’ perception of calf housing and factors influencing its adoption on dairy cattle farms in Uganda
dc.typeArticle
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