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Description
Goat farming is the practice of raising goats for meat, milk, fiber, or breeding purposes. It is a profitable and sustainable livestock business due to goats' adaptability, low maintenance, and high reproduction rate.
Key Aspects of Goat Farming:
1. Breeds Selection – Choose breeds based on purpose:
Meat: Boer, Kalahari Red, Black Bengal
Milk: Saanen, Alpine, Nubian
Fiber: Angora, Cashmere
2. Housing & Feeding – Goats need proper shelter, ventilation, and dry bedding. Their diet should include grasses, hay, grains, and mineral supplements.
3. Health Management – Vaccination, deworming, and disease prevention (e.g., pneumonia, foot rot) are crucial.
4. Reproduction & Breeding – Goats have a short gestation period (~150 days) and usually give birth to twins or triplets. Proper breeding management improves productivity.
5. Market & Profitability – Goat products (meat, milk, cheese, wool) are in high demand. Small-scale or commercial farms can be profitable with proper management.
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