The impact of flood in 2018 on the socio- economic conditions of the dairy farmers in Pariyaram panchayat of Thrissur district of Kerala

Journal Title: Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences - Year 2021, Vol 52, Issue 3

Abstract

Climate change poses existential threat on all forms of life on earth. Flood is one of the major fallout of it. Tropical humid zones experiences worst form of rain related disasters in the recent times. Kerala, a tropical humid state of India experienced one of the most destructive flood events of the century during August 2018. It had heavy impact on every sector including animal husbandry. Based on this event, a study was conducted to assess the impact of flood in 2018 on Livestock Farming System of Pariyaram Panchayat in Thrissur district of Kerala. The entire Panchayat was delineated into affected and unaffected wards and detailed survey on faming system and socio economic profile of the flood affected area was conducted. Pre and post flood livestock system of the flood affected area differed significantly regarding herd strength, milk production and feeding pattern. Livelihood of farmers who were depending on the agriculture and livestock rearing for their survival suffered due to the event, suggesting need for better preparedness.

Authors and Affiliations

M. Saravanan A. Prasad Joseph Mathew Justin Davis V. L. Gleeja

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  • EP ID EP699131
  • DOI 10.51966/jvas.2021.52.3.272-276
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M. Saravanan A. Prasad Joseph Mathew Justin Davis V. L. Gleeja (2021). The impact of flood in 2018 on the socio- economic conditions of the dairy farmers in Pariyaram panchayat of Thrissur district of Kerala. Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 52(3), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-699131