Educational mechanisms in enhancing livestock nutrient management

The major purpose of this study was to identify educational mechanisms in enhancing livestock nutrient management in the Garmsar Township of Semnan Province. The total population of study was all 110 livestock unit managers in the Garmsar Township. The data was collected by using questionnaire through using interview method. The findings of this study indicated that majority of respondents believed group teaching methods increase their knowledge level. Respondents indicated that the newspaper was determined as the most effective mass teaching methods in helping them to increase knowledge, skills and change attitudes. The results demonstrated that respondents preferred face to face meetings as the most important individual teaching methods. It was also reported that educational classes was the most effective group teaching methods.