ABSTRACT
After an indepth study of distribution
sales and consumption pattern of beef in Abia state through responses to
questions and interviews, some findings were made which could be summarized as
follows: That consumption rate of beef is very high especially in Aba and
Umuahia despite the medical advice about the effect of consumption of beef
meat. Also, the result of the analysis shows that 60% of the respondents
strongly agreed on the high consumption rate of beef meat. That price of beef
is very high especially in urban centres in the state. Also, the result of the
analysis shows that 65% of the respondents strongly agreed on the high price
and called the authorities and stakeholders concern to check it. That major
factors that determined the consumption of beef meat include; the monthly income,
family interest, price, quality and availability. The study also found that
consumers especially from rural areas in the state respond according to changes
in the price of beef. Also, the major constraints faced by beef distributors
and sellers include: storage facilities, road network and transportation
difficulty. The study found that many people that go into beef business is to
earn a living and income. The study found that the activity of the customers is
a case in point. Most customers always buy on credit and do not pay the money
as at when due. This attitude result to • misunderstanding and fighting most
times.
ALOZIE, E (2021). Analysis Of Distribution Sales, And Consumption Pattern Of Beef In Abia State, Nigeria . Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 25, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/analysis-of-distribution-sales-and-consumption-pattern-of-beef-in-abia-state-nigeria-7-2
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EBERECHI, ALOZIE. "Analysis Of Distribution Sales, And Consumption Pattern Of Beef In Abia State, Nigeria " Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 25 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/analysis-of-distribution-sales-and-consumption-pattern-of-beef-in-abia-state-nigeria-7-2