Understanding The Pros And Cons of Sustainable Approaches To Beef Fattening Practices In Banshkhali Upazila.

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of beef fattening practices among farmers in specified study areas. The research delves into the socioeconomic characteristics of farmers, key variables related to beef fattening, prevalence of diseases, selling locations of fattened cattle, challenges encountered, and benefits gained. Through descriptive statistics and graphical representations, the study highlights the diverse demographics and practices within the beef fattening industry. Socioeconomic attributes, including gender distribution (100% male), educational levels (83.33% secondary, 13.33% primary), and occupation diversity (60% business, 26.67% shopkeeper), provided valuable insights into participants' backgrounds. Notably, 83.33% of farmers preferred crossbreed cattle. Key variables showed mean age (40.30 years), family size (5.36 members), experience (2.20 years), and cattle per farmer (17.6). Cattle acquisition indicated 63.33% from local markets, 36.67% from other farmers, while 96.67% fed cattle with natural sources. Disease prevalence was revealed by 30% affected by acidosis, 16.67% by FMD, and 23.33% by LSD. These findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of beef fattening practices, shedding light on associated challenges and benefits. Findings reveal predominant use of crossbreeds, standardized cattle duration, and traditional feed ingredients. Disease prevalence and challenges, such as high feed costs and disease outbreaks, are unveiled. Moreover, the study underscores the positive impacts of beef fattening on food security, income enhancement, fertilizer production, and waste utilization.