Comparing the operations and challenges of pig butchers in rural and peri-urban settings of western Kenya

Comparing the operations and challenges of pig butchers in rural and peri-urban settings of western Kenya

In western Kenya, almost 90% of pigs are sold to local pig butchers who sell pork in their butcheries. The appreciation for pork as an animal food source in the Western Province has been recognized and the number of pigs slaughtered in Kenya has been steadily rising. The purpose of this study was to...

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Veröffentlicht in:African journal of agricultural research 2014-01, Vol.9 (1), p.125-136
Hauptverfasser: Levy, M. A., Dewey, C. E., Poljak, Z., Weersink, A., Mutua, F. K
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Economics
Farmers
Livestock
Meat Processing
Research methodology
Rural areas
Science and Technology
Statistical analysis
Studies
Urban areas
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Zusammenfassung:In western Kenya, almost 90% of pigs are sold to local pig butchers who sell pork in their butcheries. The appreciation for pork as an animal food source in the Western Province has been recognized and the number of pigs slaughtered in Kenya has been steadily rising. The purpose of this study was to describe the pig butcher enterprises in western Kenya; highlighting differences in the operational processes and challenges between rural and peri-urban settings.
ISSN:1991-637X
1991-637X
DOI:10.5897/AJAR12.2174