Exploring the Demand for Microlivestock Products in Galle District

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dc.contributor.authorPathum, K.K.H.S.
dc.contributor.authorJeewanthi, P.W.
dc.contributor.authorAbeyrathne, E.D.N.S.
dc.date.accessioned2021-01-11T06:03:45Z
dc.date.available2021-01-11T06:03:45Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractDemand for food of animal origin is growing faster than production due to improved health education, higher per capita income, and increasing in the tourist industry in the country. Microlivestock species are an important source of animal protein as a result of the rapid increase in the human population. The purpose of this study was to analyze the contemporary demand and awareness of microlivestock products in Galle district during November and December 2019. Data were collected from 100 foreigners and 65 hotels (3-star and above) by using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. A pretested questionnaire was given to both parties and collected data were analysed using descriptive statistical methods. According to the study, most of the tourists and local consumers preferred to have turkey meat (31%) and followed by duck (25%), rabbit (16%), geese (15%), and quail (13%) meat respectively. Among them, 25% preferred to have quail eggs and 23% for duck eggs. The study further revealed that the total of microlivestock meat (turkey - 1139 kg, duck - 634 kg, rabbit – 97 kg, quail - 22 kg) and egg (quail - 7050) were consumed in the selected hotels during the period. 58% of hotels preferred to purchase microlivestock products from near farms. The majority of consumers preferred to eat the meat of geese and turkey, quail eggs, duck meat, and eggs while rabbits as pets. The study concluded that there was an adequate awareness related to microlivestock products within the Galle district, but lack of availability of microlivestock products in the Galle area was a problem. Therefore, there is a potential for expanding the microlivestock industry in the district with proper guidance. Key words: Microlivestock, Demand, Awareness, Galle districten_US
dc.identifier.isbn9789550481293
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.erepo.lib.uwu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/5570/proceeding_oct_08-35.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUva Wellassa University of Sri Lankaen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries;International Research Conference
dc.subjectAgricultureen_US
dc.subjectMicro-livestocken_US
dc.titleExploring the Demand for Microlivestock Products in Galle Districten_US
dc.title.alternativeInternational Research Conference 2020en_US
dc.typeOtheren_US
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