Participation of Sons of Dairy Farmers in Animal Husbandry

The present study was conducted in Dholka and Dhandhuka talukas of Ahmedabad district in Bhal region. Total 220 son of dairy farmers’ who practicing animal husbandry were selected randomly. Study was carried out to know the participation level of the sons of dairy farmers in animal husbandry practices as many farmers were leaving the animal husbandry. Ex post facto research design was used for the study. Pre-structured Gujarati version interview scheduled was prepared and used for the collection of data. Cent percent of the sons of dairy farmer involved in the breeding practices while none of the son of dairy farmer involved in other managemental practices like castration and dehorning of animal which indicated that breeding practice was most important among all the animal husbandry practices. Sons of dairy farmer had medium level of participation in animal husbandry. Age of son, father’s education, land holding, extension contact, self-confidence and attitude of participant towards animal husbandry as an occupation had positive correlation with participation level of sons in animal husbandry practices.