Constraints Perceived by Field Veterinarians for Providing Animal Health Services in Haryana and Punjab State

Authors

  • Arjun Prasad Verma SMS, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jhansi-284003, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2794-8611
  • Hans Ram Meena Principle Scientist, Dairy Extension Division, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal-132001, Haryana, INDIA
  • Diksha Patel SMS, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Banda-210001, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA
  • Priajoykar Research Scholar, Dairy Extension Division, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal-132001, Haryana, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20191112034821

Keywords:

Animal Health Services, Constraints, Perception, Veterinary Officers

Abstract

The study has assessed the constraints perceived by field veterinarian in delivery of animal healthcare
services, both curative and preventive in Haryana and Punjab state by selecting 60 Veterinary Officers
from 6 districts, 10 VOs from each district of the state. The study has revealed that the policy of delivery of
subsidized animal healthcare services (AHS) does not seem to be serving its real purpose as most of the
farmers in the study area have been observed to avail the services of private practitioners. The analysis of
attributes associated with various AHS providers has revealed that ‘farmer prefer natural service over AI’
is the major constraining factor in the uptake of AHS. Lack of participation of VOs in various policy making
and planning process, insufficient budget allocation for programme execution, arbitrary target fixation for
Al (Artificial Insemination) by the department, inadequate subordinate staff in the government veterinary
hospital, lack of awards and rewards were reported as most important constraints in delivering of animal
health services in Haryana and Punjab states.

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Published

31-03-2020

How to Cite

Verma, A. P., Meena, H. R., Patel, D., & Priajoykar. (2020). Constraints Perceived by Field Veterinarians for Providing Animal Health Services in Haryana and Punjab State. International Journal of Livestock Research, 10(3), 152–159. https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20191112034821

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