Performance of milk collection centres in Ethiopia : Assessment of the operation of milk collection centres in the central highlands of Ethiopia (Akaki, Asela, Chancho and Holeta)

A.G. Vernooij, A. Pronker, T. Leegwater

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Abstract

Using interviews and visual observations, this report describes various aspects of the performance of milk collection centers in four different areas of Ethiopia. Characteristics of suppliers, the collection process, hygienic measures and administration of the centers are described, differentiating between peri-urban and rural areas. A limited numbers of farms was visited to carry out visual observation of the milking.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationLelystad
PublisherWageningen UR Livestock Research
Number of pages44
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Publication series

NameReport / Wageningen UR Livestock Research
PublisherWageningen UR Livestock Research
No.339
ISSN (Print)1570-8616

Keywords

  • dairy farming
  • dairy cattle
  • milk marketing boards
  • ethiopia

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