Animal Handling during Supply for Marketing and Operations at an Abattoir in Developing Country: The Case of Gudar Market and Ambo Abattoir, Ethiopia

摘要: In the agricultural sector, it is important to appropriately develop livestock resources in of developing countries order reduce poverty. The aim this study was investigate animal handling and welfare issues during transport for marketing with special focus on cattle flow from Gudar market activity chain Ambo abattoir Ethiopia. Information data main feeder markets regional market; stakeholders supply chain; number animals distance time duration transported; concerns at site; activities were gathered, interpreted discussed. indicated that by walk- ing which took up 4 days or vehicles 3 h. There no appropriate vehicle loading facili- ties conditions poor. From total supplied about 7.6% died, 6.9% injured 2.8% stolen transport. During final destination walking, 16% died 10.7% injured. effect (p = 0.0498) slightly significant than travel 0.3487) occurrence incidences such as death injuries, significance level 0.05. Lameness injury bone, muscle, swelling leg sickness widely observed transportation walking. Poor infrastructures; lack facilities; difficulties getting timely information; well-organized networks between also identified existing problems compromising economic benefits. Therefore, further research works concerning impact environment human health should be conducted. Such studies improve benefits gained positive contribution towards efforts insuring food security sustainable development.