Milk and milk products consumption pattern, preference and purchase behaviour in communal areas of the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa

Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Animal Science - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 5

Abstract

A study was carried out between June 2014 and May 2015 using a pre-tested structured questionnaire and face to face interviews to characterize the consumption pattern, preference and purchase behaviour of milk and milk products in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.

Authors and Affiliations

Tinashe Kaguru| University of Fort Hare, Department of Livestock and Pasture Science, P Bag X 1314, Alice 5700, South Africa., John Fisher Mupangwa| University of Fort Hare, Department of Livestock and Pasture Science, P Bag X 1314, Alice 5700, South Africa., Jean Rust| University of Fort Hare, Department of Livestock and Pasture Science, P Bag X 1314, Alice 5700, South Africa., Voster Muchenje| University of Fort Hare, Department of Livestock and Pasture Science, P Bag X 1314, Alice 5700, South Africa., Mabutho Mkhungela| University of Fort Hare, Department of Livestock and Pasture Science, P Bag X 1314, Alice 5700, South Africa., Never Assan*| Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Science, Zimbabwe Open University, Bulawayo Region, Box 3550, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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  • EP ID EP856
  • DOI 10.14196/sjas.v6i5.2391
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How To Cite

Tinashe Kaguru, John Fisher Mupangwa, Jean Rust, Voster Muchenje, Mabutho Mkhungela, Never Assan* (2017). Milk and milk products consumption pattern, preference and purchase behaviour in communal areas of the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. Scientific Journal of Animal Science, 6(5), 407-427. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-856