Assessing Stakeholder Engagement in the Unified National Artificial Insemination Program for Cattle in Negros Oriental: Awareness, Challenges, and Support Systems

This study addresses the knowledge gap regarding farmer awareness, inseminator challenges, and institutional support systems in the implementation of the UNAIP cattle artificial insemination program in Negros Oriental. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, with a random sample of 298 farmers and a census of 52 inseminators, data were collected through expert-validated questionnaires and analyzed using means, standard deviations, and Spearman’s rank correlation. Results reveal that farmers exhibit a very high level of awareness about AI benefits and procedures, influenced by experience, education, and cultural perceptions. At the same time, inseminators face multiple logistical and technical challenges. Institutional support is generally rated as adequate; however, logistical constraints and support responsiveness vary across regions. Key findings include a lack of significant correlation between support systems and AI success rates, suggesting biological, environmental, and farmer-driven factors are critical for success. The study concludes that a comprehensive, community-driven approach is necessary to enhance AI adoption and program effectiveness, contributing valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to improve livestock development in rural areas.