economic importance of goats

ADVANTAGES OF GOAT MILK

Comabtible nourishing natural for people who are allergic to cow

milk. Non-mucus forming, but actually

helps to neutralize mucus. The fat globules are 1/9 the size

of cow milk

Content of the goat milk is very similar to mothers milk.

The content of the goat milk are similar to those found in the intestine and joints. Thereby making goat milk perfect food for these symptoms.

Goat milk neutralizes acids and

toxins. Goat milk is high in healing

enzymes and has a superior form

of calcium than cow milk.

ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF SHEEP AND GOAT..IMPORTANT FARM RECORDS

Aiswarya Babu (2006-03-15)Reena K K (2006-03-43)Athira C K (2006-03-68)

13.1. Objectives of Record Keeping

To identify animals belonging to a particular owner; proof of ownership

To use as a management tool Undertake performance evaluation Perform genetic selection Keep proper health records

Accurately measure production and reproduction, and

Perform other important management functions required to run an effective and efficient farm enterprise

BREEDING RECORDSDam ID

Dambreed

DamBirthdate

Sire ID

Sirebreed

Matingdate

Lambingdate

Remarks

LIVESTOCK REGISTERSLNO

ANINO

DOB

SEX

BREED

SIRE DAM RECEIPT DISPOSAL SIG REMARKS

DATE SOURCE

DATE CAUSE

OTHER REGISTERS

MILK RECORDING REGISTER CALVING REGISTER TREATMENT REGISTER FEEDING SHEDULE REGISTER SEVICE REGISTER OF DOE

FIELD RECORD KEEPING SOFTWARE PROGRAM

•Great flexibility and value for any farmer•Available on market today•Quick access to field names for viewing andprinting of field records

IMPORTANT THINGS CONSIDERED TO CONDUCT A PROFITABLE SHEEP AND GOAT FARM

QUALITY OF THE ANIMAL Adapted to the climate Proper dairy character

MANAGEMENT

As production increases fodder,concentrate,water,housing and care should be increased.

If not fulfilled heavy mortality and loss of production

This is a 24 hour job

FACILITIES

Avilability of-farm land,grazing,fodder through out the year

Veterinarian Skill for first aid Feed formulation

MARKETING

Explore the market oppurtunities in the area.

VALUE ADDITION Reduce production cost of meat more done in kid or lamp

CONTRIBUTON OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN SMALL RUMINANT POPULATION

World’s 65% of sheep and 95% goat are in developing countries

55% of total small animal population is mainly found in Asia particularly in India and pakistan

33%-Africa 14%-Latin america

CONTRIBUTON OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN SMALL RUMINANT PRODUCTION

SHEEP MEAT-45% SHEEP MILK-54% GOAT MEAT-93% GOAT MILK-73%

PRICE CHEVON - Rs 200 BEEF - Rs 130 MUTTON - < than Rs 200 GOAT MILK – VARIES WITH DEMAND

DYNAMICS OF WOOL PRODUCTION COUNTRYWISE

GLOBAL SHEEP STOCKS

CHINA 157.9million

AUSTRALIA 101.3

INDIA 62.5

IRAN 54

SUDAN 48

NEW ZEALAND 39.2

UK 35.8

SOUTH AFRICA 25.3

WORLD TOTAL 1059.8

STATE WISE GOAT POPULAATION IN INDIA

STATE GOAT REMARK

WEST BENGAL 18.77 HUMID REGION

RAJASTHAN 16.81 ARID&SEMI ARID

UP 12.94 IMP. GOAT BREEDS OF INDIA

MAHARASTRA 10.68

STATE WISE SHEEP POPULATION IN INDIA

STATE SHEEP REMARKS

ANDHRA PRADESH

12.02 ARID&SEMI ARID

RAJASTHAN 10.05 ARID&SEMI ARID

KARNATAKA 7.26

TAMIL NADU 5.59 S&G EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED

INDIA’S SMALL RUMINANT POPULATION VS WORLD

SPECIES

INDIA WORLD INDIA’SHARE

RANK

GOAT 115 574 20 1

SHEEP 51 1138 4.5 5

Why small ruminant numbers not grown at a faster rate than other species esp cattle?

Low productivity assures low returns on capitals

Lack of available capital Lack of good managemental

practice Physical incapability of the small

producer to herd large number of animals

INDIAN ECONOMY

INDIAN BUDGET -09

6.7% Economic growth, for past 5 years it was 8.8%

1.6% Growth in agriculture , previous year it was 4.6% 17.8% of total GDP(5.3% BY

Livestock)

We will thrive anywhere ,anyway