With an annual human population growth rate of , the present million Ethiopia’s human population will increase to about million by the year 2040 (FAO 2005). The rural to urban ratio will also continue to change and is expected to increase in favour of urban population in the coming 25 years. The current rural and urban distribution of and will gradually reach and by the year 2020 (CSA 2008). Vulnerable age groups (up to 14 years) will account for 34% of the population. Thus, the demand for animal products is expected to increase substantially
