Probit analysis of livestock producers' demand for private veterinary services in the high potential agricultural areas of Kenya

Factors that determine use of breeding services by smallholder dairy farmers in Central Kenya

“…In addition, despite being an existing technology, the benefits of AI are realized immediately, and therefore, the risk of time difference does not imply in such a case. Our result agree with those of Tambi et al(1999) who observed a positive and significant relationship between demand for AI services and producers within the age group 25 to 50 years compared to those who were less than 25 years.…”

“…In other cases, some farmers have opted to combine AI and bull services in order to optimize the conception rates following the increased perception of low success rates in the use of local semen (SDP 2004). While there are many factors that may drive the farmers into using available breeding services, Tambi et al (1999) acknowledges that the differentials in choice and use of services is likely to occur as a result of differences in utility levels exhibited by the farmers, which reflects differences in resource endowments. It is however difficult to conclude without a proper assessment of the factors that may be influencing some of these choices.…”

“…Farmers are faced with different socioeconomic circumstances in their own setting which are likely to cause differences in the attitudes towards the available alternatives (Tambi et al 1999). Other factors may be due to attributes embedded in the characteristics of those alternatives themselves.…”

Demand for Livestock Tick Control Service in the Venda Region, Northern Province

“…The choice of variables used is largely based on Tambi et al (1999) who extensively reviewed factors influencing farmers' demand for private veterinary services. Factors that influence both the willingness-to-pay and the revealed preference for dipping services are arguably similar.…”

Analysis of Livestock Farmers Willingness to Pay for Agricultural Extension Services in South East Nigeria

“…Economic importance of animal husbandry enterprise and respondents socio-economic characteristics influenced livestock producers demand for private veterinary services including clinical services, artificial insemination, vaccination and health services in the high potential agricultural areas of Kenya [9]. Livestock production is a source of employment and livelihood in Nigerian agriculture.…”