Determinants of veterinary services in Punjab—Empirical results and policy implications

Abstract

The study has shown the importance of identifying factors that determined the likelihood of using veterinary services
in Punjab. Secondary data were used for analysis with the sample size of 1,137 dairy households. Estimates of factors
influencing the use of veterinary services are reasonably consistent with the farmer decision to use it. The proportional
relationship between veterinary services available within the village and use of veterinary services revealed that, distance
of veterinary service availability positively influenced the farmer decision to use the veterinary services. There was a
positive relationship between herd size and use of veterinary services. More educated farmers are in a better position to
use the veterinary services. The principal source of income from agricultural was positively influenced the likelihood to
use veterinary services in study area. The model from empirical point of view is very important to predict whether
household will be using the veterinary services or not after incorporating the value of the explanatory variables.