ISSN: 2593-9173
Department of Agribusiness and Value Chain Management, Kabridahar University, Kabridahar, Ethiopia
Research
Market Chain Analysis of Live Goats: The Case of Korahe Zone, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia
Author(s): Mulugeta Tadesse*, Wubaye Tsega, Debesay Kidanie and Ahmed Mohamed
Somali regional state is known for livestock production. Millions of pastoralists are relay on livestock and their
byproducts as a major livelihood strategy. Despite the potential relevance of livestock production in improving
the living conditions of pastoralists, little was done to understand the structure, conduct and performance of the
livestock market. This study aimed to analyze the structure, conduct and performance of live goats marketing by
selecting two districts from Korahe zone of Somali regional state. Cross sectional survey research design was applied
for this study and data from primary and secondary sources were complemented through direct observations from
the field along the market chain. Both traders and pastoralists were providing information through structured
interviews, focus group discussions and key informant interviews. The data was analy.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2593-9173.22.13.497