MARKETING LIVE CATTLE IN KHARTOUM STATE

Abstract

The aim of this study was to study the marketing system of live cattle in Khartoum state. Data were collected from both secondary and primary sources. Primary sources include market surveys in which (48) dealers (24 sellers and 24 buyers) were interviewed using unstructured questioners. Resource persons in private, governmental companies, banks and farmers were also contacted and interviewed. Data on the following subjects are collected: * Source of live cattle in the state. * Live cattle marketing institutions. * Live cattle marketing channels * Marketing functions (exchange, physical and supportive functions). * Supply, demand and prices of live cattle in Elmoilih and Alsalam. Descriptive analysis method was used to analyze the data. Microsoft excel program was employed in the analysis. The study revealed that:  Most cattle originate from states, mainly western states.  Live cattle marketing institutions include markets and marketing 5 intermediaries(traders,middlemen and functional intermediaries).  Marketing channels in Khartoum state are numerous. They can be short or long channels.  Cattle are sold per head or quota, the selection depends on sensory methods. Price determination depends on the supply and demand; transportation of cattle depends mainly on trekking, Financing live cattle marketing rely mainly on self-finance. Insurance is not a usual practice.  Seasonal, annual fluctuation in the number of cattle attended, sold and the average price was observed in Elmoilih and Alsalam markets.