Table 10 Water sources and watering for small ruminant fattening in the region
From: Small ruminant fattening practices in Amhara region, Ethiopia
Water sources | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|
River | 53 | 26.5 |
Pond | 11 | 5.5 |
Spring water | 11 | 5.5 |
Pipe water | 125 | 62.5 |
Average distance of water from home to water sources during dry season | ||
Water at home | 46 | 23 |
< 1 km | 90 | 45 |
1–5 km | 64 | 32 |
Watering frequency | ||
Add libitum | 25 | 12.5 |
Once in a day | 34 | 17 |
Twice a day | 136 | 68 |
Sometimes | 5 | 2.5 |