• ECONOMIC IMPACT OF EPIZOOTIC LYMPHANGITIS ON LIVELIHOOD OF HORSE DRAWN TAXI OWNERS IN BISHOFTU CITY, ETHIOPIA

Dr. Bisrat Tekle Dr. C. Senthil Kumar Mr. Gebre Tefera Engida

Abstract: Epizootic Lymphangitis (EZL) is reported to have a significant impact upon livelihood within the resource poor settings. This study used quantitative to describe the direct financial and other indirect impact of EZL and examined the perceived impact of disease and owners perception towards financial lose due to the disease. Structured questionnaire were administered to 96 owners at the parking station out of which 90 respondents fill and gave the answer back. The major impact of EZL on the income due to EZL has been addressed. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (SPSS) Results are presented using tables and graphs.