- Goat is the 1st domesticated animal in the ancient age and is a Poor Man's Cow.
- Because the goat meat is lean & has low fat, it is liked by all. The demand of goat meat is increasing, even though the price is high.
- They are profitable under stall fed condition.
- They are Prolific. They give twins & triplets.
- Capital Investment of purchase of Goats is very low. For a price of 1 cross-bred Cow, one can purchase 10 quality goats.
- Goats & their kids can be sold and encashed anytime. They are like bearer blank cheques
- Goat has shorter period of pregnancy. (Short Gestation Period )
- They are resistant to diseases. Since they are stall fed, the expenditure on Medication/ treatment is marginal.
- Their population in the country is continuously increasing, though 60% of the goats are slaughtered every year.
- Products available from Goats are MUTTON / MILK / MANURE / SKIN & LUSTROUS FINE HAIR.
- Cognizable foreign exchange is available from export of live Goats/carcasses/goat meat/skin. The farmer is bringing additional fallow lands under cultivation. Cities & Villages are also expanding fast & because of this the grazing land is decreasing day by day.Therefore a necessity has arisen to continue to maintain the goats by way of Stall Fed System.
- Total life of Goats = 15 years...Productive -- 7 years. Pregnancy Period {Total = 150 days } +/- 2 days.
- Manure available from 1 adult goat in 24 hours - 1 kg...
- Mortality in percentage overall is 3% {with proper management} The vaccination & deworming schedule to be followed strictly.
- Indian meat is preferred in the world.
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