Analysis of Profitability of Commercial Dog Breeding Ventures in Thrissur and Ernakulam Districts of Kerala

Authors

  • Rashmi Ravindranath VARANI HOUSE KVASU
  • T. S. RAJEEV College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7602-5349
  • Reeja George P Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala
  • Safeer M. Saifudeen KVASU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26725/JEE.2021.4.33.6700-6706

Keywords:

Dog breeding; Profitability; Factors; Kerala

Abstract

Kerala's commercial dog breeding enterprise is a promising one with the potential to reduceyouth unemployment and provide a livelihood. However, the state lacks authentic information on factors affecting profitability of commercial dog breeding business. The present study was conducted to identify the association between factors that affect profitability of commercial dog breeding in Kerala. The study was conducted using an ex-post facto research design on 60 commercial dog breeding units selected randomly from Thrissur and Ernakulam districts of Kerala.Data collection was done using a pretested-structured interview schedule. Study revealed that years of experience, number of dogs reared, number of puppies born, cost of veterinary care, level of adoption and labour cost were correlated with profitability of commercial dog breeding enterprise.

Author Biographies

Rashmi Ravindranath VARANI HOUSE, KVASU

Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala

T. S. RAJEEV, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala

Reeja George P, Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala

Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala

Safeer M. Saifudeen, KVASU

Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala

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2023-04-20

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VARANI HOUSE, R. R., T. S. RAJEEV, P, R. G., & Safeer M. Saifudeen. (2023). Analysis of Profitability of Commercial Dog Breeding Ventures in Thrissur and Ernakulam Districts of Kerala. Journal of Extension Education, 33(4), 6700–6706. https://doi.org/10.26725/JEE.2021.4.33.6700-6706

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Vol. 33 No. 4 (2021): JOURNAL OF EXTENSION EDUCATION

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