Vol. 10, Special Issue 11 (2021)

Author(s):
Shreyansh Hosure, Rajeev TS, Jiji RS, Reeja George, Prasad A and Gleeja VL

Abstract:
The present study aimed to identify the constraints perceived by the veterinarians working under state regional cooperative milk producers union (SRCMPU) of Kerala in delivering livestock services. An ex-post-facto research design was adopted for the study. Fifteen veterinarians working under SRCMPU Kerala were selected and data collection was done through structured interview method. Garrets ranking technique was used in ranking the constraints perceived by them. The results from the study revealed that majority of the veterinarians working under SRCMPU ranked first for lack of proper diagnostic facilities, lack of adequate skilled subordinate staff, poor pay and incentives from the organizations, lack of feedback from farmers about the outcome of the case and insufficient avenue for continuing veterinary education. It is concluded from the study that decentralized veterinary units are facing the problem of lack of facilities and lack of staffs. Hence there is need to improve the quality of livestock service provided by the above constraints.