Measures to control Leanness - Enhancing agents in feed for beef cattle with participation of entrepreneurs and related sectors in Buriram Province

Abstract

The research titled "Participatory Control Measures for Beta-Agonists in Beef Cattle Feed by Relevant Sectors in Buriram Province" aims to study the problems and factors associated with the use of beta-agonists in beef cattle by farmers in Khok Klang Subdistrict, Lamplaimat District, Buriram Province; to promote participation of farmers, community leaders, and relevant agencies in analyzing problems and identifying control approaches; to design and develop appropriate control measures for the community context; and to formulate policy recommendations and implementation guidelines that can be put into practice. This research employs Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology with five target groups: beef cattle farmers, community leaders, officials from the District Livestock Office, public health officials, and officials from the Subdistrict Administrative Organization. The research instruments include in-depth interview forms and focus group discussion guides, with data analyzed using content analysis methods. Additionally, community analysis tools such as SWOT Analysis, TOWS Matrix, and Fishbone Diagram were used to engage the community in analyzing problems and designing appropriate control measures for beta-agonists suitable for the local context. The results of this research aim to develop community-level control measures for beta-agonists that can be practically implemented and expanded to other areas in Buriram Province.