I gratefully acknowledge Dr.Baldio Singh for his valuable guidance which made this work possible. I am also grateful to Dr. Vijayaragavan for his brotherly encouragement and professional support. Thanks are also due to Mr Tezera Getahun Executive Director Pastoralist Forum Ethiopia for the generous assistance provided to me. I am also appreciative to the department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension, Haramaya University for the help provided to me during my work.