Cultivation Of Crops: Goat types

Advantages of Goat Farming

Goats are Multi-functional animal. Goat’s milk is used for producing full cream goat powder, skimmed goat milk powder, goat butter, goat milk cream, fresh goat milk etc., Commercial goat farming business is contributing greatly to the economy and nutrition of a country.

Goats are friendly in nature and lovable

Goats reach sexual maturity within 7 – 12 months of age and give birth in a short time

Both Female and Male goats have market value

Goat milk is cholesterol free

Goats give Skin, Meat and Fiber

Return on Investment Ratio is Very Good

Since goat farming is a profitable business many Government and Non-Government entities are providing loans

Need less labor

TO START GOAT FARMING BUSINESS SUCCESSFULLY, FOLLOW THE STEPS GIVEN BELOW

Select a suitable area for business that has all facilities for goat farming

Clean source for water supply

Equipment's

Food Source

Labor

Full Time Transportation

Veterinary Services

Market nearby to sell goats

TYPES OF GOATS

Boer Goats

Saanen Goats

Black Bengal Goats

Nigerian Dwarf Goats

Sirohi Goats

Pygmy Goats

See also Agricultural Business Ideas

SHELTER

Commercial goat farming needs a separate house for Goats. It should not be mixed with other livestock. Keep the shelter Clean and Neat. Proper Ventilation and Drainage system is must along with Fresh Air and Light inside shelter

FOOD

Goat needs Energy, Protein, Vitamin, Fiber and Water for growth. Goats prefer to eat Shrubs, Grasses, Weeds and Herbs

VACCINATION

Viral diseases like PPR, goat pox, foot and mouth diseases and bacterial diseases like anthrax, brucellosis etc. are very harmful for goats. So, proper vaccination is a must to prevent these types of diseases.

Goat Vaccination
Vaccine Name	Applying Rate	Applying Method
PPR	1 ml	Injection Under Skin
Foot & Mouth Disease	2 ml	Injection Under Skin
Anthrax	1 ml	Injection Under Skin

PROFIT & EXPENSE

Depends on how much care you adapt for Goat Farming. By proper planning and management you can easily make the Goat Farming business profitable. Small Scale requires low investment and High Scale require high investment.

In short, goat farming is a traditional, profitable, risk-less and very easy business because of its multi utility and fast growing rate.