dc.description.abstract | The research study investigated the factors influencing the delivery of effective animal
health services in Garissa Sub County. The objectives of the study was to establish the
extent to which availability of resources (financial, material and human), , professional
qualification of animal health service providers (AHSPs), performance management
system and Communication networks influence delivery of animal health services in
Garissa Sub County. The study used descriptive survey design with the questionnaires as
the main research instrument for collecting data. The target population was 115,000
people which had 19,167 households and a sample size of 190 households. Simple
random sampling technique was used for selecting households to be sampled in all the 8
locations of Garissa Sub County. The data collected was analyzed by descriptive and
analytical techniques through SPSS software. This involved construction of frequencies,
percentages and, distribution tables. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was computed to
test the hypothesis at 5% significance level. The findings of the study revealed that there
was significant association between the influence of availability of resources and
effective delivery of animal health service. Secondly there was association that existed
between professional qualification and effective delivery of animal health services.
Thirdly, it was established there was no association that existed between performance
management system and effective delivery of animal health service. Finally, it was
established that there was significant association between communication networks and
effective delivery of animal health services. The findings recommend the need to raise
awareness among the livestock keepers on the importance of seeking animal health
services. There was need to sensitize the community about the importance of education in
the sub county. More training facilities should be channeled in the area and mobile
training school encouraged. There was need to review and strengthen policies concerning
the cost of treatment of livestock and also raise awareness among livestock farmers on
the importance of keeping healthy livestock in order to protect their livelihood and food
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