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    Evaluating the social economic and management factors limiting the success of beef production : a case of Gweri sub-county, Soroti district.
    (Busitema University, 2025) Kibumbire, Juma
    Beef production plays an important role in animal production sector, enhancing food security, income generation, and employment opportunities. However, despite its potential, it faces limitations that hinder its success. This study aimed to evaluate the limitations to the success of beef production in Gweri subcounty Soroti district aiming at socio economic and management factors. These may include factors such as access to markets, financial resources, veterinary services, feed quality, breeding practices, and disease management. The study employs a survey design, collecting data through questionnaires and interviews with the beef farmers and in Gweri subcounty Soroti district. The study findings highlighted key socioeconomic and management factors limiting beef production in Gweri subcounty Soroti district. The study findings informed strategies to address these challenges. This study evaluated the socio-economic and management factors affecting beef production in Gweri subcounty Soroti District using a survey of 168 farmers. Results showed that most farmers are in the productive age group (36–45 years) and practice mixed farming, but low education levels, limited access to credit, and minimal reinvestment of income constrain growth. Management practices remain largely traditional, with extensive grazing systems, poor-quality natural pastures, and minimal use of improved feeds, inadequate housing, and negligible technology adoption. Local breeds, particularly Zebu (59.43%) and Ankole (20.28%), are preferred for disease resistance and ease of management. Key constraints include animal diseases (East Coast Fever, Anaplasmosis, Foot and Mouth Disease, and helminth infections), cattle theft, poor breeds, and land shortages. Despite strong market demand, these factors reduce productivity and profitability. Addressing education, credit access, modern livestock management, and disease control is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of beef production in the district.