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Goat Farming: A Viable Enterprise for Smallholders and Landless People. S.K. S ingh AICRP on Goat Improvement CIRG, Farah, Mathura 281122 sks@cirg.res.in. Overview of Presentation. World Scenario Goat Genetic Resources and Production Potential of Local Breeds
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Goat Farming: A Viable Enterprise for Smallholders and Landless People S.K. Singh AICRP on Goat Improvement CIRG, Farah, Mathura 281122 sks@cirg.res.in
Overview of Presentation • World Scenario • Goat Genetic Resources and Production Potential of Local Breeds • Technological Interventions and its Impact on Income Generation • Future Prospects
Goat Rearing- Fact Book • Flock Size Range between 2 to 3000, 95% male kids sold between 3-6 m of age • 0ut of 154 m goats, approx. 30-40 thousands are with organized sector • Most goat rears fall in nomadic, landless, marginal category • Small flock owners produce goat milk for family consumption while commercials farers aim for meat production • Veterinary care is hardly available to goats • Flock below 5 are managed by ladies and children. • Presently benefit from a doe range between Rs 1000-1500/goat/year
Goat Breed (575) and Population Distribution World-Over Population Breed
Berari, KokanKalyani added & • Many more may add to it? 4 Percent of World
Status of goat population in states as per New Development Index of States In %
Annual Impact of Technological Interventions B- Nutrition
Annual Impact of Technological Interventions C- Breeding and Reproduction
Impact of Technological Interventions D- Extension and Marketing
Role of KVK’s in Goat Rearing • Identify and notify niches rich in Goat Genetic Resources and flocks which can be used as multiplier flock to produce breeder goats. • Document prevalence of common Goat diseases of the area, and apply Health Calendar • Promote use of quality bucks& • Organise Goat Keepers for Intelligent Marketing