Ex-ante perceptions and knowledge of artificial insemination among pastoralists in Kenya

Publication Type

Journal Article

Journal Name

Livestock Research for Rural Development

Publication Date

1-1-2015

Abstract

We measured the preferences for Artificial Insemination (AI) for the stocking of Sahiwal cattle by Maasai pastoralists. Multistage sampling was employed in collecting cross-sectional data of 384 respondents using structured questionnaires. An ordered probit regression model was adapted and data analysed using stata. We found group membership, access to extension, AI awareness, production system, county of residence, years of education, household size and herd size to have a positive significant effect while experience and age had a negative significant effect on the perception of farmers towards AI preference. Moreover, pastoralists’ perceptions towards AI uptake were influenced by its affordability, accessibility, success rate and its calf tolerance in arid and semi-arid environment. To ease demand for Sahiwal bulls from National Sahiwal Stud, we recommend extensive farmer education through existing agricultural extension networks to positively influence farmer perceptions towards AI technology for its rapid uptake.

Keywords

Arid and semi-arid lands, Ordered probit, Preference, Production systems, Sahiwal

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