mpp Goat Farming
MODEL PROJECT PROFILES
FOR GUIDANCE OF
CHANNELISING AGENCIES OF
NSTFDC AND
SCHEDULED TRIBES
NATIONAL SCHEDULED TRIBES
FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
NBCC Tower, 15 Bhikaji Cama Place,
New Delhi-110 066
Project Profiles
GOAT FARMING
1.
Introduction
Goat is usually referred to as the cow of the poor. Rearing of goat is easy and can be done by landless labourers, women and children. Goat has the ability to survive on little vegetation and grass. Goat farming suits India’s climate and economic situation. This is evident from the fact that every year 1/3rd of goats are slaughtered. But the population has been constantly rising. It was 40.7 million in 1951 and now India has a goat population of 115 million as per the 1992 census. The contribution of goatery to the country can be gauged from the following facts: Yearly production of goat milk
Yearly production of meat
Leather
1.5 million tonnes
0.4 million tonnes
0.1 million tonnes
The main breeds of goats available in the country are Jamuna Pari, Beetal, Bar Bari, Sirohi,
Osmanabadi, Jhakarna and Sanganeri.
Different breeds are found in different parts of the country. Depending on the objective, meat or milk, the breeds are selected so as to earn maximum profits. Major breeds of goats, their region and milk yield is given in the table below:
S. No. Breed
Region
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Punjab
On the bank of Jamuna and chambal river
Rajasthan, Haryana
Haryana and Delhi
Kerala
Maharashtra
Beetle
Jamuna pari
Jhakarana
Barbari
Mulabari
Surati
Quantity of milk yield/day (in litres)
1
1
2
0.7
1
1.4
1
Project Profiles
Besides these breeds, there are other breeds as well like Sitren that yield 3.3 litre of milk,
Alpine breeds yield 2.5 litres of milk and Taganvery yields 2 litres everyday. These high quality breeds are crossed with indigenous breeds to produce economically more viable breeds. Project start-up recommendations are:
Unit Size
Breeds
Typical Location
2.
50 does (She goats)
2 Bucks (He goats
FOR GUIDANCE OF
CHANNELISING AGENCIES OF
NSTFDC AND
SCHEDULED TRIBES
NATIONAL SCHEDULED TRIBES
FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
NBCC Tower, 15 Bhikaji Cama Place,
New Delhi-110 066
Project Profiles
GOAT FARMING
1.
Introduction
Goat is usually referred to as the cow of the poor. Rearing of goat is easy and can be done by landless labourers, women and children. Goat has the ability to survive on little vegetation and grass. Goat farming suits India’s climate and economic situation. This is evident from the fact that every year 1/3rd of goats are slaughtered. But the population has been constantly rising. It was 40.7 million in 1951 and now India has a goat population of 115 million as per the 1992 census. The contribution of goatery to the country can be gauged from the following facts: Yearly production of goat milk
Yearly production of meat
Leather
1.5 million tonnes
0.4 million tonnes
0.1 million tonnes
The main breeds of goats available in the country are Jamuna Pari, Beetal, Bar Bari, Sirohi,
Osmanabadi, Jhakarna and Sanganeri.
Different breeds are found in different parts of the country. Depending on the objective, meat or milk, the breeds are selected so as to earn maximum profits. Major breeds of goats, their region and milk yield is given in the table below:
S. No. Breed
Region
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Punjab
On the bank of Jamuna and chambal river
Rajasthan, Haryana
Haryana and Delhi
Kerala
Maharashtra
Beetle
Jamuna pari
Jhakarana
Barbari
Mulabari
Surati
Quantity of milk yield/day (in litres)
1
1
2
0.7
1
1.4
1
Project Profiles
Besides these breeds, there are other breeds as well like Sitren that yield 3.3 litre of milk,
Alpine breeds yield 2.5 litres of milk and Taganvery yields 2 litres everyday. These high quality breeds are crossed with indigenous breeds to produce economically more viable breeds. Project start-up recommendations are:
Unit Size
Breeds
Typical Location
2.
50 does (She goats)
2 Bucks (He goats