Goat Production and Management Systems: An Overview
Asem Ameeta Devi*
Krishi Vigyan Kendra - Chandel, ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Lamphelpat, Manipur Centre, Manipur (795 004), India
K. Sonamani Singh
Krishi Vigyan Kendra - Chandel, ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Lamphelpat, Manipur Centre, Manipur (795 004), India
Khumlo Levish
Krishi Vigyan Kendra - Chandel, ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Lamphelpat, Manipur Centre, Manipur (795 004), India
Leenda Monsang
Krishi Vigyan Kendra - Chandel, ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Lamphelpat, Manipur Centre, Manipur (795 004), India
Lavid Anal
Krishi Vigyan Kendra - Chandel, ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Lamphelpat, Manipur Centre, Manipur (795 004), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Goat production, Management, Nutritional security, Rural livelihood
Abstract
In many developing countries, goat production is a key foundation of agricultural systems, providing smallholder and marginal farmers with absolutely necessary source of income. With its fundamentally low input requirements, fast reproductive cycle and extraordinary tolerance to different and often severe environmental circumstances, goat farming provides a multipurpose production platform for obtaining meat, milk, fiber and hides. Systematically investigating production systems ranging from old extensive grazing and tethering techniques to modern semi-intensive and intense confinement systems, this article synthesizes the present condition of goat production and management practices. The study also addresses the several different problems the industry has, such socioeconomic limitations, nutritional deficiencies, animal health concerns, welfare issues and environmental consequences. Particular attention is paid to the regional dynamics in Northeast India, where unique agro-climatic conditions and rising market needs call for customized interventions. Ending with strategic insights and policy suggestions meant to improve breeds, maximize feed resource management and create structured market channels, the paper shows how all these factors support the sustainable growth of goat production systems in rural and peri-urban areas.
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