Dorper Sheep Technology Transfer in Damot Gale Woreda: Role of Food Security

Abstract

A cross sectional study has been conducted in Damot Gale woreda with the objectives of documenting the role and technology transfer of Dorper sheep crosses. Three PA were selected, 4, 4, and 2 Dorper sheep crosses were distributed for Cocca, Ade koysha and Wanddara  PA target women, respectively to run technology transfer. The Dorper is a hardy South African composite breed, derived from a cross between the Black headed Persian, and regarded as early-maturing improved sheep breed.  The breed adapts well to a wide variety of environmental conditions and has fast growth than local sheep breed in the woreda. Technology transfer is the most important tool for livestock improvement. Lack of extension service in Dorper technology transfer as a problem was identified. Further study is needed to scale upping facilitating market opportunities by connecting the marketing route of this locality with big market players

Keywords: Cross sectional, Dorper, improvement, and technology trasfer