Village livestock and disease control in Northern Thailand: a survey examining socio-economic factors
Murphy, T.; Tisdell, C.A.
Asia Pacific Journal of Rural Development 6(1): 47-70
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 1018-5291 DOI: 10.1177/1018529119960103Document Number: 398538
The article reports the results of a survey of 135 village households in Northern Thailand owning livestock. The general socioeconomic characteristics of the households are specified, including the nature of employment of household members, the types of land use, and the incomes of households. Data were obtained about who villagers ask for help when their livestock are sick, and the sources of their information about diseases in livestock. Particular attention is given to bovines (cattle and buffalo), pigs and poultry. Information is provided about ownership of livestock in the villages, husbandry of livestock, the occurrence and control of livestock diseases, and the results are analysed to enable some general relationships to be reported. It is concluded that these should be taken into account when formulating public policies to control livestock diseases in rural areas.