E-ISSN 2536-9520 | ISSN 1110-2047
 

Original Article 


Artificial Insemination in Nyagatare District: Level of Adoption and the Factors determining its Adoption

Borden Mushonga, Jean P. Dusabe, Erick Kandiwa, Evison Bhebhe, Gervais Habarugira, Alaster Samkange.

Abstract
This study was undertaken to characterize and to estimate the level of adoption of artificial insemination (AI) as well as to identify factors determining its adoption by communal farmers of Nyagatare, Rwanda. This followed the launching of the AI programme in the district several years earlier. A survey of the breeding methods used for small scale dairy cows by farmers from five selected sectors of Nyagatare district of the Eastern Province of Rwanda was carried out by means of a questionnaire. Of the 360 respondents, 16.9% primarily used AI, 63.1% used natural service and 20.0% used both methods for breeding. A significant percentage of respondents residing within 5km of the AI centres (79.2%; P<0.05) adopted AI whilst a significant percentage of respondents residing more than 15km from AI centres (92.5%; P<0.05) preferred natural service. A significant percentage of respondents from big families with 6-7 members were using AI (54.1%; P<0.05), whilst all the respondents from small families with up to 3 members opted for natural service (100% P<0.05). A significant percentage of respondents with secondary education (76.9%; P<0.05) opted for AI whilst a significant percentage of respondents with no formal education (98.5%; P < 0.05) opted for natural service alone. A significant percentage of respondents working in both agriculture and animal husbandry (93.1%; P<0.05) opted for AI whilst a significant percentage of respondents working in crop production and other none animal husbandry related sectors (93.2%; P<0.05) opted for natural service alone. Land size in excess of 5 hectares did not significantly influence adoption of AI. Bellowing (27.9%), vaginal discharge (25.6%) and increased mounting behaviour (22.6%) were used for heat detection. Farmers preferred heat detection in the mornings (85.0%).

Key words: Artificial insemination, heat detection, natural service


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Borden Mushonga
Articles by Jean P. Dusabe
Articles by Erick Kandiwa
Articles by Evison Bhebhe
Articles by Gervais Habarugira
Articles by Alaster Samkange
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Borden Mushonga, Jean P. Dusabe, Erick Kandiwa, Evison Bhebhe, Gervais Habarugira, Alaster Samkange. Artificial Insemination in Nyagatare District: Level of Adoption and the Factors determining its Adoption. AJVS. 2017; 55(1): 1-7. doi:10.5455/ajvs.273226


Web Style

Borden Mushonga, Jean P. Dusabe, Erick Kandiwa, Evison Bhebhe, Gervais Habarugira, Alaster Samkange. Artificial Insemination in Nyagatare District: Level of Adoption and the Factors determining its Adoption. https://www.alexjvs.com/?mno=273226 [Access: December 06, 2023]. doi:10.5455/ajvs.273226


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Borden Mushonga, Jean P. Dusabe, Erick Kandiwa, Evison Bhebhe, Gervais Habarugira, Alaster Samkange. Artificial Insemination in Nyagatare District: Level of Adoption and the Factors determining its Adoption. AJVS. 2017; 55(1): 1-7. doi:10.5455/ajvs.273226



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Borden Mushonga, Jean P. Dusabe, Erick Kandiwa, Evison Bhebhe, Gervais Habarugira, Alaster Samkange. Artificial Insemination in Nyagatare District: Level of Adoption and the Factors determining its Adoption. AJVS. (2017), [cited December 06, 2023]; 55(1): 1-7. doi:10.5455/ajvs.273226



Harvard Style

Borden Mushonga, Jean P. Dusabe, Erick Kandiwa, Evison Bhebhe, Gervais Habarugira, Alaster Samkange (2017) Artificial Insemination in Nyagatare District: Level of Adoption and the Factors determining its Adoption. AJVS, 55 (1), 1-7. doi:10.5455/ajvs.273226



Turabian Style

Borden Mushonga, Jean P. Dusabe, Erick Kandiwa, Evison Bhebhe, Gervais Habarugira, Alaster Samkange. 2017. Artificial Insemination in Nyagatare District: Level of Adoption and the Factors determining its Adoption. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 55 (1), 1-7. doi:10.5455/ajvs.273226



Chicago Style

Borden Mushonga, Jean P. Dusabe, Erick Kandiwa, Evison Bhebhe, Gervais Habarugira, Alaster Samkange. "Artificial Insemination in Nyagatare District: Level of Adoption and the Factors determining its Adoption." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 55 (2017), 1-7. doi:10.5455/ajvs.273226



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Borden Mushonga, Jean P. Dusabe, Erick Kandiwa, Evison Bhebhe, Gervais Habarugira, Alaster Samkange. "Artificial Insemination in Nyagatare District: Level of Adoption and the Factors determining its Adoption." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 55.1 (2017), 1-7. Print. doi:10.5455/ajvs.273226



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Borden Mushonga, Jean P. Dusabe, Erick Kandiwa, Evison Bhebhe, Gervais Habarugira, Alaster Samkange (2017) Artificial Insemination in Nyagatare District: Level of Adoption and the Factors determining its Adoption. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 55 (1), 1-7. doi:10.5455/ajvs.273226





Most Viewed Articles
Most Accessed Articles

  • Assessment of The Efficiency of Some Chemical Disinfectants Used in poultry Farms Against Coccidiosis
    Hamed Abdel tawab Samaha, Yasser Nasr Haggag, Mohammed Al sayed Nossair, Heba Mohammed Habib
    AJVS. 2013; 39(1): 82-90
    » Abstract

  • Physiological and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in the Freshwater Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L., exposed to sublethal doses of cadmium
    Ahmed M. EL-Gazzar, Khalid E. Ashry, Yasser S. El-Sayed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 29-43
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48333

  • Influence of Combined Administration of Turmeric and Black seed on Selected Biochemical Parameters of Diabetic Rats
    Sabry M. El-Bahr, Nabil M. Taha, Mahdy A. Korshom, Abd EL-Wahab A. Mandour, Mohamed A. Lebda
    AJVS. 2014; 41(1): 19-27
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.154650

  • Molecular Characterization of Listeria Species Isolated from Frozen Fish
    Gaber S. Abdellrazeq, Ayman M. Kamar, Samya M. El-Houshy
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 1-15
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.45443

  • Growth Performance, Blood Parameters, Immune response and Carcass Traits of Broiler Chicks Fed on Graded Levels of Wheat Instead of Corn without or With Enzyme Supplementation
    Mohamed I. El-Katcha, Mosaad A. Soltan, Hany F. El-Kanwy, EL-syaed R. kawarie
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 95-111
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48232

  • Most Downloaded
    Top Downloaded Articles

  • Comparative Study of Cellular and Humoral Immune Response to BHV-1 Vaccines in Cattle and Buffalo Calves
    Fayrouz S. Naim; Samy A. Khalil and Helmy A. Torky
    AJVS. 2016; 51(2): 367-373
    » Abstract

  • Growth Performance, Blood Parameters, Immune response and Carcass Traits of Broiler Chicks Fed on Graded Levels of Wheat Instead of Corn without or With Enzyme Supplementation
    Mohamed I. El-Katcha, Mosaad A. Soltan, Hany F. El-Kanwy, EL-syaed R. kawarie
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 95-111
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48232

  • Effect of Excess Fluoride on Reproductive Potentials in Farm Animals (Ovine)
    Ghada H. Abdel-Rahman, Hanaa A. El-Hallawany, Dohreig RA.
    AJVS. 2018; 57(2): 41-57
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.296364

  • Physiological and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in the Freshwater Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L., exposed to sublethal doses of cadmium
    Ahmed M. EL-Gazzar, Khalid E. Ashry, Yasser S. El-Sayed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 29-43
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48333

  • Using of Polypropylene Mesh for Hernioplasty in Calves
    Mostafa M. kassam, Mahmoud H. Elkammer, Ahmed S. Korittum, Ali A. Abdel-Wahed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 112-117
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.47290

  • Most Cited Articles
    Most Cited Articles