The following points highlight the fifteen main advantages of goat farming. 1. The initial investment needed for goat farming is low. 2. Due to small body size and docile nature, housing requirements and management problems with goats are less. 3. Goats are friendly animals and enjoy being with people. 4. Goats are prolific breeders and achieve sexual maturity at the [...]
The following points highlight the ten main aspects for managing a goat farm. The aspects are: 1. Housing of Goats 2. Selection of Goat Breeding Stock 3. Feeding Management 4. Breeding Management 5. Care of Goats during Pregnancy 6. Care of Kids 7. Routine Operations in Goat Farm 8. Marketing. Aspect # 1. Housing of Goats: Goats do not like [...]
In this article we will discuss about the exotic breeds of sheep found in India. 1. Fine Wool Breeds: Their fleece is heavy, dense and of good quality, so these breeds produce a fine and crimpy wool. They have strong banding instinct and can graze on poor quality range. Following fine wool breeds are popular in India: (i) Merino: This [...]