Excelling Role of Small Ruminants in the Economy of Balochistan-Pakistan; Potentials and prospects

Author: Muhammad Shafiq*, Jan Muhammad**, Zubia Masood***, Nelofer Jamil**** and Zahoor Ahmed Bahzai*****

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Abstract

A study was conducted during the two years period that extends from 2012 to 2013 to identify the impact of livestock potential and prospects through income generation, women participation and job creation to achieve the prosperity and development for the local population of Balochistan province, which is consider as problematic and restraints region of Pakistan. Present study is mainly focusing on the potential of livestock, especially small ruminants, for the development and prosperity through different factors including poverty reduction and better living standard of Balochistan. The results indicated that potential and prospects had a direct positive influence on prosperity and development through various variables. Income generation ability and job creation were also found to have a strong positive impact on livestock potential and prospects. Women participation in livestock rearing activities is also positively related to livestock potential and with the prosperity and developme

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small ruminants, role of women, Economy, development, Balochistan

Conclusion

The primary purpose of this study was to develop and to test a model that examine the relationship of livestock potential and prospect with prosperity and development in livestock sector of Balochistan especially small ruminants. The results of this study provide considerable insight into the livestock potential and prospect that may promote the livestock rearing activities in the province of Balochistan. Hence, the test of model indicates that the livestock has the potential for prosperity and development of common people especially dwellings living in rural areas. Once these factors are identified and rationally prioritized, it would accelerate the pace of development. Result of the study also reveals that potential of livestock is interrelated to prosperity and development in Balochistan. The study also indicates empirical evidence of the impact of livelihood of people in the province. This means the quality of livestock activities will promote prosperity in the lives of inhabitant

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Muhammad Shafiq, Jan Muhammad, Zubia Masood, Nelofer Jamil and Zahoor Ahmed Bahzai (2016). Excelling Role of Small Ruminants in the Economy of Balochistan-Pakistan; Potentials and prospects , Biological Forum – An International Journal 8(2): 253-258.