Manure management in family dairy herds and intention to transform it into organic fertilizer: An application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Espinoza-Montes F.; Matos C.B.; Rojas W.N.; Malpartida-Benito M. · Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Peru (2025) · DOI: 10.15381/rivep.v36i6.32161

Resumen

Manure management in dairy herds is essential to ensuring productive and environmental sustainability. The study evaluated current manure management practices and producers’ intentions to transform it into organic fertilizer. In total, 124 herds located in three districts of the Jauja province (Peru) were assessed through interviews to characterize production systems, on-site observation to understand manure management practices, and the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to assess the intention to transform manure into organic fertilizer. The results indicate that producers have an average age of 48.8 years, predominantly those with secondary education. In most herds, only the solid fraction of manure is collected and stored outdoors, with solarization being the most common treatment method. According to the TCP, 54% of producers express their intention to transform manure into organic fertilizer, with perceived capacity to act being the factor with the greatest influence on this decision, followed by attitude and subjective norm. Furthermore, confirmatory factor analysis supports the validity of the questionnaire constructs. The findings constitute a basis for the design of technical support programmes aimed at improving manure management practices and promoting sustainable family livestock production. © (2026), (Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos). All rights reserved.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú