Comparative analysis of different factors involving management status of
dairy farms in Khartoum state (Sudan)
Alatta Amal Osman1, A. A. Hassabo1, M.O. Eisa² and Yagoub Sanaa Osman1
¹School of Animal Production, Faculty of Agricultural Technology and Fish Science, University of Al Neelain,
Khartoum, Sudan
²Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Omdurman Islamic University, Postal Code: 14415,
Omdurman, Sudan
Abstract
A study on breed, milk yield and processing, health condition, human resource, hygiene program, nutrition and
building status was carried out in dairy farms at Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman located in Khartoum
state. Data were collected from 120 farms (40 farms from each town) in the study area. The information was
collected by questionnaire, direct interview with farm owners and personal observation. The results showed
significant difference in type of breeds, milk yield, vaccination programme and prevalence of mastitis. General
hygiene and sanitation measures such as dung removal, disinfection, cleaning program and maintaining minimum
contamination during milk process could not be observed in the majority the farms.