Impact of family income on consumption of livestock products at Kalpetta, Kerala

Abstract

A study was conducted to find out whether the frequency of consumption of different livestock products is related to income of families in Kalpetta Municipality of Wayanad district, Kerala. The families were grouped into five based on income. Data were collected using a questionnaire and were analysed statistically by Chi square test. The results showed that there is significant association between family income and their consumption of most of the milk products, egg and meat products. [Vet World 2009; 2(8.000): 323-324]

Keywords

• Livestock products
• family income
• consumption
• survey