PROJECT REPORT

ON

BREEDING OF GOAT
 INTRODUCTION
India has the largest goat population in the world. Their number
has increased at the annual rate of approximately 3.2% annum,
which appears to be the highest rate among all species of
livestock in the country. The worlds goat production in around
696 million (FAO 98) and is increasing at the rate of 2.34 percent
per annum. The population of goats in Asia and Africa is around
66 percent and 26 percent respectively. Goats constitute a very
important species of livestock in our country, mainly on account
of the short generation intervals, higher rate of prolificacy and the
ease with which the goats as well as their products can be
marketed. Goats sustain themselves on sparse forage and extreme
climatic conditions. The goat population in the country is about
128 million (23% of total animal population in the country). In
spite of about (37.5%) animal slaughter rate and 15% mortality,
goat population has increased with an annual growth rate of
3.4%. They produce about 1.684 million tones of milk, 0.48
million tones of meat, 0.085 million tones pashmina and 0.109
million kg skin in addition to 390 thousand metric tones of
manure.
BREEDS OF GOAT:
1. Large breeds: Jamnapuri, Beetal, Jhakrana
2. Medium breeds: Sirohi, Marwari, Zalawadi, Kutchi, Surti,
Sangamneri, Osmanabadi, Gaddi, Ganjam, Mehsana etc.)
3. Small sized breeds: Black Bengal, Assam Local breeds
Table:- Classification of Indian Goats
1 Milch type Jamunapari, Beetal, Surti and Jakhrana
2 Meat type Bengal, Barbari, Sirohi, Kutchi, Marwari,
Gohilwadi, Zalawadi, Sangamneri, Mehesana and
Osmanabadi
3 Fibre type Gaddi and Khasi (long hairy) Changthangi and
Cheghu (fine undercoat-Pashmina)
GOAT BREEDING
FOLLOWING POINTS ARE SUGGESTED FOR SELECTION OF
ANIMALS.
1. Selection of goat breed suited to the region either chevon.
2. For pure breeding the selection of animals should be made
according to the breed characteristics.
3. Breeding doe selected for the farm should have the following
capabilities.
(i) Produce regularly
(ii) Be prolific and kid without difficulty
(iii) Should have good mothering ability to rear her kids
(iv) The kids produced should gain heavy weight at market age.
(v) Should have a long productive life.
4. Selection of doe
5. Selection of Buck:
FOR IMPROVEMENT IN MILK PRODUCTION :
Following Methods should be adopted-
1. Selection of buck should be done on the basis of dam's yield
2. Selection of buck should be done on the basis of progeny's
performance
MANAGEMENT OF GOAT FLOCK
1. Sanitation and cleanliness
2. Control of internal parasite
3. Control of external parasite
DIPPING AGENTS WHICH ARE USED FOR ECTOPARASITIC
INFESTATION
Agents Dose Precautions
Malathion 0.025-0.030 Done after few weeks if shearing
Sumithion 0.025-0.030 Adlib drinking water prior to Dipping

4. Vaccination:
PPR vaccination:- 1.0 ml, s/c, repeat after three years
5 Foot rot control
Management records:
1. Date of deworming
2. Date of dipping
3. Date of vaccination
4. Expenditure: feed and fodder, medicine, electricity,
equipment etc.
5. Income Wool, kids and manure
FLOOR SPACE FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS OF
GOAT/ANIMAL (SQ. METRE):

Categories Covered Open Height of Max no. of

Area (Sq Area shed of Animals/pens
m) (Sq. Eves
m) (cm)
Nauny 1.0 1.5 300 40-50
Kids 0.4 0.6 300 20
Buck 3.4 5.1 300 1
Milch Doe 1.4 x 1.2 1 300 1
Doe 2.0 4.0 300 8.10
Kidding 2.0 4.0 300 1
pen

Goat Flock Health Management Calander

Month Work
January Ear tagging or tattooing, stock verification, protection
to March against Old and chilly weather care & management
April Dipping and deworming
June Proper shelter to prevent the flock against excessive
heat
July PPR vaccination
August Deworming, Footbath
September Deworming, care & management of goats/kids
October Dipping
December Deworming
TENTATIVE ECONOMICS OF 100+4 GOAT UNIT (BARBARI
GOAT):
A Initial Capital Investment:

(i) Cost of animals : 100 doe ( 1 to 1.5 years age) @ 1,48000

Rs. 1400/- doe and 4 buck @ Rs. 2000/- buck
(ii) Cost of goat pen: with thatched room and 51000
fencing 100 sq m for adult doe and for 75 kids
30 sq m total covered are 130 sq meter @ Rs.
300 sq m and open are of 200 sq meter @ 60 sq
m
(iii) Cost of equipments: buckets, watering troughs, 6000
ropes scissor etc.
Total initial capital investment 2,05,000
B Financial pattern
Bank loan 165000
Margin money 40000
Total 205000`
C Expenses
a) Fixed Cost
(i) Depreciation on the cost of shed @ 17% per 7900
annum
(ii) Depreciation on the cost of animals @ 17% per 5169
annum
(iii) Depreciation on machinery & equipment @ 20% 1200
per annum
(iv) Interest of bank loan 10% per annum 16500
Total fixed cost 51530
b) Variable cost
(i) Cost of green fodder : free grazing, However, in 28200
lean period the cost of feeding dry fodder for 3
months. 2 kg/day/animal i.e. 188 qtls @ Rs.
150 per qtl.
(ii) Cost of concentrates: Fed to 140 doe for one 7655
month: 250 g/day/ ewe i.e. 1050 kg and
concentrates for 4 bucks during the breeding
season 500g/day/buck for 3 months i.e. 180 kg
@ Rs. 6.25 per kg
(iii) Labour: One labour @ Rs. 2100 per month 25200
(iv) Miscellaneous expenses on medicines etc. 5000
Total variable cost 66088
Total cost (a+b) 1768100
D Income
(i) Sale of 150 kids at the rate of Rs. 1200/ kid 1,80000
(ii) Sake of manure 60 cart loads @ Rs. 150 per 9000
cartl
Total Income 189000
Net Income/annum 71389
Net Income/ Month 5950
Net Income/goat 59.50