Constraints in Telangana livestock markets: Stakeholders’ perspective

Abstract

The present study was conducted to analyse the constraints faced by sellers, buyers, middlemen and market management personnel in livestock markets of Telangana state. The major constraints faced by the sellers were lack of animal shelters, inadequate water troughs for animals, unavailability of loading and unloading platforms, lack of C.C. roads inside the market and insufficient veterinary facilities. Key constraint faced by the buyers were lack of animal shelters, lack of C.C. roads inside the market, inadequate troughs for animals, absence of loading and unloading platforms and poor sanitary conditions. Major constraints faced by the middlemen were inadequate water troughs for animals followed by the lack of animal shelters, the unavailability of loading and unloading platforms or ramps, the absence of a resting place and lack of access to credit for livestock trading. Insufficient funds for market development followed by the lack of sufficient sheds, compound walls, fencing, lack of cooperation from sellers and buyers in paying market fees, less competitive bidding and non-availability of office rooms were the major constraint faced by the market management personnel. To improve market management, ensure animal welfare, comfort and ease of marketing for sellers, buyers and middlemen, there is a need for statewide master plan and investments in livestock markets are essential.