| Demand for products related to goats is an indication | | | | of does', special care is required during pregnancy until |
| about good prospects in goat farming. There are | | | | kidding. Breeder bucks, kids need different care. |
| some important facts that you have to keep in mind, | | | | Management of goats fattening is vital, in the case of |
| while you start goat farming. You can opt either diary | | | | meat production. |
| goat farming, which solely focuses on milk production, | | | | There should be a proper management schedule for |
| or meat goat farming that deals with production of | | | | all activities in the farm. There should be enough staff |
| meat. Decide the number of goats you want to have | | | | to carryout the activities like feeding, cleaning, hair |
| in the farm, relative to the overall space in the farm. | | | | trimming, dehorning, hoof trimming, hair trimming, |
| Goat housing is an important aspect in goat farming. | | | | separation etc. As chances of infection are greater, |
| Location with low as well as hilly areas that are away | | | | effective cleaning mechanism is necessary. |
| from highway and boasts of good irrigation, quality | | | | Free grazing system is suitable for farms, which are |
| air, tree shades etc is suitable for goat housing. Goat | | | | larger, but management of wandering goats is a big |
| housing must have good height so that goats can | | | | task. Letting goats' to graze during days at |
| stand tall. There should be good ventilation, sufficient | | | | controllable space will be good, as it will help them to |
| space for feeding, proper drainage system. | | | | graze good herbs as well as grass. Kids will get |
| Housing should give protection against wild animals, | | | | chance to run around and feel the sun's heat. |
| weather conditions. Floor space of at least four | | | | The goats feed must contain proteins, |
| meter square is required for an individual goat. Fresh | | | | carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, etc. Forages, goats' |
| water supply, milking space, dry space for keeping | | | | feeds made from grains along with energy |
| feeds etc are also required. Good dry flooring with | | | | supplements will be useful for keeping goats in a |
| proper bedding is required. | | | | healthy manner. Special feed is required for goats |
| Then select the best goat breed by checking lineage | | | | meant for meat as fatty goats fetches more money. |
| as well as breed, conformation or body shape. Look | | | | For breeding farms may use breeder bucks or |
| out for the growth pattern, milk production | | | | artificial insemination depending upon the facilities |
| capabilities, and fertility before selecting the goats for | | | | available. In the case of dairy farms, milking machines |
| farms. South African Boer, Nubians, Tennessee meat | | | | are necessary for milking the goats. Good storage |
| goat, kiko etc are some of the good meat goat | | | | facilities for milk are necessary. |
| varieties. Alpine, Nubian, Toggenburg, LaMancha, | | | | Presence of fulltime veterinarians and regular health |
| Saane etc are some of the goat breeds for dairy | | | | checkups is necessary. Relocation of ill will help in |
| farming. | | | | prevention of spreading of illness to other goats. |
| There is need for live stock management to the | | | | Keeping goats is a business with pleasure, as they |
| taking care of goats in various conditions. In the case | | | | are lovely animals. |