Assessment of Reproductive Performance and Husbandry Practices of Horro and Crossbred Cattle Under Smallholder in Sibu Sire District of East Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia.

Purpose: The reproductive and production performance of dairy cows determines the profitability of a dairy farm.

Method: A questionnaire survey was used to assess reproductive performance and husbandry practices by using 100 randomly selected animal owners.

Result: Seventy-nine percent of animal owners involved were men, ages between 30 and 60.

Assessment of animal health and production constraints: The case of three districts.

Background: Animal production is an important tool for improving the living standard of humans and is the backbone of Ethiopia's agricultural development. The country is known for its high livestock potential, but it is not well exploited due to various hindering factors.

Objectives: The objective of the study is to assess the key issues related to animal health and production.