Principles and Techniques of Veterinary and AH Extension

Problems in implementing animal husbandry extension programmes

PROBLEM IN IMPLEMENTING ANIMAL HUSBANDRY EXTENSION PROGRAMMES

• Lack of organised institutional set up to deal exclusively for animal husbandry programmes
• Lack of sufficient man power
• Lack of funds
• Lack of co-ordination and co-operation among the line departments
• Macro level planning and implementation
• Top down model of programme implementation
• More emphasis on providing health care than on production
• Insufficient market infrastructure to market the produce
• Unorganised production patterns
• Sporadic implementation