Unveiling the Nexus between Livestock and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) in District Musakhail, Balochistan

Ghulam Yaseen; Mumtaz Ali Baloch

doi:10.52633/jemi.v5i3.309

Authors

Ghulam Yaseen University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. Author
Mumtaz Ali Baloch University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52633/jemi.v5i3.309

Keywords:

Poverty Eradication, Zero Hunger, Health, Gender Equality, Economic Growth, Livestock, Balochistan

Abstract

This research analyzes the role of livestock in contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Musakhail, Balochistan, Pakistan. One hundred (100) livestock farmers registered with the Livestock and Dairy Development Office in Musakhail were taken as respondents. The study subjects were randomly interviewed with a pre-designed, structured interview scheduled with closed and open-ended questions; additional information was also gathered from stakeholders', why applying Focus Group Discussions and Observations. On the other hand, secondary data included books, journals, articles, and authentic websites. The primary data were analyzed by the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) using descriptive statistics, logistic regression, correlation, and linear regression. The findings of this study revealed that the livestock sector played an important role in the implementation of sustainable development goals. Livestock was a major source of household income for respondents. They increased their assets and social status with the help of savings from livestock farms; each farmer saved an average of 41, 5900 rupees. The study demonstrated that livestock significantly contribute to SDG 2, zero hunger, and SDG 3, good health. 70% of respondents said they were not facing any chronic diseases. An overwhelming majority (89%) of the respondents (89%) have access to high-quality health care. Results also indicated that the livestock sector contributed to increasing the education ratio and implementing Goal 4 for quality education in the district of Musakhail. To improve the livestock sector, we recommended the provision of basic facilities such as free medicine, expert doctors, and hospitals at the village level. They should also be provided with livestock farming and the skills required to produce products from wool and skin. Providing support to access national and international markets by introducing meat and milk processing units and a high-standard market for animals will be helpful to farmers. This sector can strongly contribute to income generation and also create job opportunities.

Author Biographies

Ghulam Yaseen, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.

M. Phil. Scholar, Department of Social Work, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
Mumtaz Ali Baloch, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

Associate Professor (MS & Ph.D. AIT, Thailand), Department of Social Work, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

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