Comparative analysis of profits from livestock farming using commercial and self-processed animal feed : a case study of the Greater Chaibadan Area, Lopburi Province, Thailand | |
| Author | Wang, Yunxian |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. HS-91-09 |
| Subject(s) | Livestock--Thailand--Lop Buri Animal nutrition--Thailand--Lop Buri |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. HS-91-09 |
| Abstract | With the development of livestock industry in the Greater Chaibadan Area, agricultural system has diversified from monoculture to mixed farming. The feeding system has changed from the traditional to a modern way. Commercial feed is used widely for all kinds of livestock. Though the price of feeds is controlled by the government, it is still costly for farmers. Pasture can supplement concentrate feed for cattle but the extent of substitution, especially for milking cows, is limited. Self-processing feed is a way to reduce the cost of animal raising. The study tries to find out whether it is possible for farmers to process animal feed themselves and how their profit margins will be affected by doing so. The analysis shows using self-processed feed is more profitable. The feasibility and constraints for self-processing feed are analyzed. There are many advantages existing in the area to selfprocess feed such as availability of raw materials, institutional support and no or lower transport cost. There are also certain constraints such as technical weakness, unstable supply of some ingredients and storage problem. Recommendations are proposed to overcome the constraints. |
| Year | 1991 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. HS-91-09 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Dias, Hiran. D.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Demaine, Harvey ;Wickramanayake, B. W. E.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst ( DAAD ) , Germany; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1991 |