Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Impact of Extension Programmes on Livestock Health in Madagascar 2009

Antony Rakotoharisoa, Department of Epidemiology, University of Fianarantsoa Razakasimavo Andrianarari, University of Antananarivo Andriamampoina Rakotoharisava, University of Antananarivo
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18898411
Published: October 8, 2009

Abstract

In Madagascar, livestock health is a critical issue affecting rural livelihoods and food security. A mixed-method approach combining qualitative interviews with quantitative data analysis was employed to evaluate programme effectiveness. The extension programmes showed a significant improvement (p < 0.05) in vaccination coverage, indicating an increase from baseline levels of 20% to 45% among targeted livestock herds. Extension programmes have been effective in enhancing livestock health, particularly through increased vaccination efforts. Continuation and expansion of these programmes are recommended to further improve herd health outcomes. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Antony Rakotoharisoa, Razakasimavo Andrianarari, Andriamampoina Rakotoharisava (2009). Impact of Extension Programmes on Livestock Health in Madagascar 2009. African Microeconomic Research, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18898411

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MadagascarLivestock HealthExtension ProgrammesQualitative ResearchQuantitative AnalysisParticipatory Rural AppraisalFood Security

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