PROFILE OF TRIBAL CATTLE KEEPERS IN RELATION TO THEIR TRADITIONAL BELIEFS IN CATTLE HUSBANDRY

• Main Authors: G. Sunil, P.J. Raj Kamal
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Director of Academics and Research, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University 2004-01-01
• Series: Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
• Online Access: https://www.jvas.in/public_html/upload/article_file/article_file_qqgpc6.pdf?t=qqgpc7

An attempt was made to explain the profile of tribal dairy farmers of Attappady in terms of their awareness of traditional beliefs in dairying and socio-personal and communication characteristics were explained in relation to the degree of belief and extent of adoption of beliefs. It was seen that majority of the respondents had middle level awareness about traditional beliefs in dairy husbandry. Those who knew more number of beliefs were strong believers or in other words had more faith in the beliefs. Age of respondents as well as their experience in dairying were positively and significantly correlated with degree of belief and extent of adoption. Number of cattle owned was not significantly correlated with degree of belief and extent of adoption. Among the communication variables, personal-localite exposure was positively and significantly correlated with extent of adoption whereas extension agency contact had no such relationship. However, mass media exposure was negatively and significantly correlated with degree of belief and extent of adoption.