List three major difficulties farmers face while vaccinating their livestock.
Three major difficulties farmers face while vaccinating livestock include:
(1) Handling and controlling animals during vaccination as they may become aggressive or stressed due to unfamiliar people.
(2) Accessibility to veterinary clinics and vaccination centres, especially in remote areas.
(3) Misconceptions and beliefs among some farmers that milk or meat becomes poisonous after vaccination, leading to reluctance in vaccinating animals.
Explanation
The chapter discusses safety precautions needed when approaching animals, noting that farm animals can get disturbed due to unfamiliar people and may become aggressive. It also mentions beliefs associated with vaccinating livestock, such as the belief that milk or meat becomes poisonous after vaccination. The chapter notes that vaccination drives are organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD).
Solution Steps
Handling and controlling animals during vaccination - animals may become aggressive or stressed due to unfamiliar people
Accessibility to veterinary clinics and vaccination centres, especially in remote areas
Misconceptions and beliefs that milk or meat becomes poisonous after vaccination, leading to reluctance