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Article History

Received: 13 January 2026

Accepted: 6 May 2026

First Online: 16 May 2026

Declarations

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: Ethical approval for the research was granted by the ethics committee of the Department of Animal, Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences (Ref No: ARWS /001/2015, dated on 11 May 2023) for the research work. All procedures in the study adhered to the ethical standards established by both the institutional and national research committees. These standards align with the principles outlined in the 1964 Helsinki Declaration, along with its later revisions, or comparable ethical guidelines. Participants were thoroughly briefed on the study, including its methodology, the measures ensuring the confidentiality of their information, and the research objectives, prior to their voluntary participation. Informed consent was obtained from every participant. The agreement was in written form. Additionally, all questionnaires were completed anonymously.

: Not Applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.