Economic Impact of Market Facilities on Small Ruminants Marketing in Menz, Central Ethiopia

Abstract

This reconnaissance survey was conducted between December 17, 2015 and January 21, 2015 in Menz area of North Shewa Zone in the Amhara Region. The area spans over five district administrations (Menz Gera, Menz Keyagebriel, Menz Lalo, Menz Mama and Gisherabel). These five districts are located 152, 184, 146, 124, and 223 kms far from Debre Birhan town, the capital of North Shewa Zone of Amhara region. Debre Birhan is located 130 Kms North East of Addis Ababa city. The study area shares borders with Woreillu and Moretana Jirru in the West, Jamma and Albuko in the North, Antsokeyana Gemza and Efratana Gidem in the East, and Kewot and Mojana Wodera in the South.