Understanding pastoralists’ preferences for goat traits: Application of all-levels and end-point choice experiments

Pastoralists are generally known for carefully selecting and maintaining their livestock. In this study, we examine the preferences of pastoralists goat traits. We employ discrete choice experiments all levels endpoints to investigate relative weights that in southern Ethiopia attach different traits does bucks. Based on data generated from 600 pastoral households, estimated willingness pay, trait preference heterogeneity, attribute nonattendance using specifications mixed logit model. Empirical analysis showed all-level design explains strategies respondents better than end-point design. most interested tolerance heat/drought, white coat color, disease both bucks with slightly orders. The consistency shows well aware attributes animals have a clear hierarchy choosing next generation does. Our findings imply breeds advantages resistance heat over local might help improve livelihoods.