Financial Constraints Impact on Small Ruminants' Production for the Development of Economy of Balochistan-Pakistan

Author: Muhammad Shafiq*, Tayyabha Safdar**, Asma Azhar** and Zubia Masood***

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Abstract

The objective of the study was to investigate the financial constraints of livestock with special reference to small ruminants of Balochistan during the year of 2016. Random sampling technique was used to collect the data through five-point Likert scale by using self-constructed close ended questionnaire which ultimately turned into closed ended interview as majority of Population was illiterate to less-educated. Hypotheses were tested using correlation and regression analysis. Results indicated that financial constraints in small ruminants' production is causing difficulties to Small ruminants holders (SRH) in Balochistan. Majority of inhabitants in Balochistan are engaged with small ruminants rearing activities for their livelihood. There are a number of constriction in the way to progress and prosperity for small ruminants' holders in the province; nevertheless, lack of finance is one the major hurdles which do not let them to flourish their businesses. Availability of internal fin

Keywords

Financial restraints, Livestock, Balochistan

Conclusion

The primary purpose of this study was to develop and to test a model that examines the relationship of small ruminants' constraint to profit of small ruminants. The study found out that a number of constraints are positively influencing the less development and backwardness. The results of this study provide considerable insight into the small ruminants' importance. Hence, the test of model indicates that the financial, marketing and environmental constraints do not let the livestock sector to flourish. The study also indicates empirical sign of the effect of livelihood of livestock holder is interrupted by the various constraints in the province. This means the quality of livestock activities can be flourish by eliminating the financial, marketing, and environmental constraints. Illiteracy is one of major hurdle in the way of progress. Thus, the study provides guidelines to support decision makers to better comprehend how to progress the small ruminants' rearing activities. This stud

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Balochistan is one of the five provinces of Pakistan which is situated in the South West of the country. It is an important area due to its strategic location. Balochistan province has the world's third largest herd of goats (Area Development Program in Balochistan, 2015). The province is however the least developed among the four federating units of Pakistan in terms of social and economic indicators. Overall, 56 percent of Balochistan's population falls in the category of 'multi-dimensionally poor (Area Development Program in Balochistan, 2015). Agriculture is the mainstay of the dwellings, however, low rainfalls is the major impediments in the way to expand cropping practices in the province. This consequently lead to the common people to engage with livestock rearing especially small ruminants' rearing for their livelihood. Hence, the majority of population in the province accomplishes its necessities by rearing small ruminants. Livestock of Balochistan, consist of sheep, goat, ca

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Muhammad Shafiq, Tayyabha Safdar, Asma Azhar and Zubia Masood (2017). Financial Constraints Impact on Small Ruminants' Production for the Development of Economy of Balochistan-Pakistan .Biological Forum – An International Journal 9(2): 17-22.