Table 9 Supplementary feeding in the study area
From: Small ruminant fattening practices in Amhara region, Ethiopia
Supplementary feeding | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|
Frequency of supplementary feeding | ||
Once in a day | 62 | 31.0 |
Twice a day | 72 | 36.0 |
Whenever available | 42 | 21.0 |
Three times | 24 | 12.0 |
Total | 200 | 100.0 |
Reasons not providing supplementary feed scientifically recommended | ||
Not available in the market | 38 | 19.4 |
Expensive | 152 | 77.6 |
No need of | 4 | 2.0 |
Others | 2 | 1.0 |
Total | 200 | 100.0 |