dc.contributor.author | Omwenga, Samuel G | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-05-09T11:30:18Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2001 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Master of Arts | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20801 | |
dc.description.abstract | his anthropological study explores the factors influencing decision
making process on the control of ticks at the farm level. It describes the
present system of tick control management at the household level and
sought to identify and discuss the new techniques currently being used
to control ticks and manage tick-borne diseases in Trans-Nzoia District.
Samples for the study were purposively selected from livestock
farmers in Trans-Nzoia. Questionnaires were administered to forty five
farmers (45). Other information were obtained from three focus
groups(3) and four(4) key informants who were the District tick control
officer and three extensionists. Standard questionnaire and Secondary
Sources of data were also used.
The major findings of the study are: Smaller herd sizes in smallholder
households may mean better control of tick-borne diseases, and
traditional methods coupled with modern technology could effectively
control ticks.
It is recommended .that extension officers should teach the
farmers on systems used to control ticks, and animal healthcare
professionals should pay particular aftention to establish good support
with women. | en |
dc.description.sponsorship | University of Nairobi | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.publisher | University of Nairobi | en |
dc.subject | Ticks | en |
dc.subject | Household decisions | en |
dc.subject | Kenya | en |
dc.title | Factors Influencing Household Decision Making in the Control of Ticks in Trans Nzoia District | en |
dc.type | Thesis | en |
local.publisher | Institute of African studies | en |