Dr. Biruhtesfa AsradeKirubel Bogale2025-08-022025-08-022025https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/5893This research sought to assess the Ethiopian urban dairy production in the recently orchestrated Sheger City Administration residing in the capital city Addis Ababa with an emphasis on knowledge, attitude and practice of milk producers in regards to safe and hygienic milk production. The study accentuates the perspectives held through urban dairy production to meet the demands of the urban and nearby population while assisting the national efforts towards food security and anchoring the domestic economy. The study further illuminates the noteworthy challenges faced in this industry. 120 dairy producers in the selected sub cities of sheger city (Gelan, Furi and Koyye feche) made up the survey population. Among these milk producers, it was able to observe that 85.7% of them were male and those under the age of 50 years old accounted for 61.8%. Milk producers accounting for 60.7% had possessed a secondary education completion while 43% notified that they were in the business for over five years. Almost all of the dairy producers informed that they are in this production sector solely for market purposes. The results of the study revealed that a significant volume of respondents (87.2%) gave their cognizance toward the vitality of washing hands before engaging in the milking process though only 58% of them informed their consistent practicality. Although a considerable awareness towards safety precautions exists, only 45% informed with the use of sterile materials from milking purposes. The understanding on the necessity of filtering milk before storage exists among 82% of the respondents while 91% of them concede the health liability that comes along with improper hygiene. Only 10% of respondents were aware of the existence of rules and regulations on milk safety although 62% implied receiving training from responsible authorities. Housing conditions were noted satisfactory on the overall, with 62.43%, 26.43% and 11.43% were noted as satisfactory, standard and poor, respectively. While most producers (75.71%) possess a standardly rated roof and drainage system, a lower volume of respondents (15%) had standard feed and water storage. Most producers (56.43%) relied on tap water and 60.7% implied they give water to their animals twice a day. 83% and 97.2% of the producers insisted on the use of standard deworming and vaccination programs respectively. Despite this commitment toward biosecurity, only 14.4% had decontamination procedures at farm gate while 70 % of them fell short on handy pest control measures. Sheger City's urban dairy farming looks promising, but resource accessibility, regulatory awareness, and hygiene standards need to become more proficient. The study recommends the creation of a strong regulatory framework to guarantee food safety as well as focused training initiatives to improve KAP with regard to milk hygiene. To support sustainable growth in the urban dairy industry, it is also advised that veterinary services, increased institutional support, and programs encouraging women's involvement in dairy farming be implemented.en-USFood safetyMilk ProducersBiosecurityHygiene StandardsKAPAssessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Urban Dairy Producers In Regards to Hygienic Milk Production and Milk Safety Regulations in Furi, Gelan and Koye-Fecche Subcities of Sheger City Administration, Oromia, EthiopiaThesis