Abstract:
The livestock management is one of the traditional economic activities of human from the
earliest days to the present. Animals make many contributions to the society such as
fulfilling the nutritional needs, fiber production, fertilizer and labor force. Livestock farming
is defined as regulating animal distribution. Regulation of animal distribution includes
management of both the stocking rate and livestock movements. Livestock has been the
major components of the economy in Kanthale DS division. This sector has been recognized
as a key sector and plays a vital role in Kanthale. At the same time it contributes in many
ways for the people. But presently there have been many problems in this region. Livestock
population is reducing without proper management and the farmers are completely affected
without proper income from their livestock. For these reasons this research investigated the
problems in livestock management in Kanthale DS Division and found suitable solutions to
the problems to improve the economic sector in the research area. This research acquired
primary data through questionnaire surveys, interviews, direct observations and telephone
conversations. Also the secondary data were collected from the animal production
department, Kanthale milk board and DS office. All the data were analyzed by using word
and excel.
