Industry Overview
Goat farming is a versatile livestock enterprise in which goats are commonly reared for meat (chevon), milk, wool, and leather. Goats are often referred to as the “poor man’s cow” because they can be reared with relatively low investment and limited feed and fodder requirements compared with some other livestock. In Nepal, goats can be raised across different ecological zones, encouraging farmers to adopt goat farming as an enterprise. Sheep and goats belong to different species, but their management practices are broadly similar, and both are raised across many regions. Goat meat is widely preferred among different caste and ethnic communities, supporting the growing popularity of commercial goat farming. Low-cost shed construction, comparatively modest feeding requirements, and the ease of selling goats when required further support the development of the enterprise. The report covers suitable goat breeds, breeding, feeding and nutrition, housing, reproduction, health management, disease and parasite control, production systems, commercialization, marketing, financing, and the national importance of goat rearing.
Cost Estimation
| Particulars | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 47.2222 Kg/Day |
| Land & Building (4000 sq.mt.) | Rs 48.50 Lacs |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs 3.55 Lacs |
| Working Capital for 2 Month | Rs 8.00 Lacs |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs 68.71 Lacs |
| Rate of Return | 25% |
| Break Even Point | 63% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- TOGGENBURG
- ALPINE
- SAANEN
- ANGLO-NUBIAN
- ANGORA
- ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOAT
- BREED SUITABLE FOR GOAT FARMING IN THE DIFFERENT REGIONS OF INDIA
- GOATS BREEDS – INDIAN
- HIMALAYAN – REGION (HILLY TRACT)
- NORTHERN REGION
- BEETAL
- CENTRAL REGION
- SOUTHERN REGION
- EASTERN REGION
- SIROHI
- EXOTIC BREEDS
- BREEDING OF GOAT
- CHARACTERISTICS OF GOAT FARMING
- MANAGEMENT (FODDER, FEED, SHED, DISEASE AND PARASITE CONTROL)
- REPRODUCTION
- PRODUCTION AND INCOME GENERATION
- IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS OF GOAT FARMING
- COMMERCIALIZATION OF GOAT FARMING
- (A) INTRODUCTION OF BOER CROSS (KHARI X BOER)
- (B) WHY WE NEED BOER CROSS?
- NABARD
- SCOPE FOR GOAT REARING AND ITS NATIONAL IMPORTANCE
- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM BANKS/NABARD FOR GOAT REARING
- STATUS OF GOAT INDUSTRY
- DOUBLING FARMERS INCOME
- KEY AREAS OF DOUBLING THE INCOME OF FARMERS ARE,
- EXPORT OF GOAT/SHEEP MEAT
- SWOT ANALYSIS OF GOAT FARMING SECTOR
- MARKET POSITION FOR GOAT FARMING
- ASSURED MARKET
- GOAT PRODUCTION IN INDIA
- PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
- PRESENTLY RUNNING GOAT FARMS
- FEEDS FOR GOATS
- METHOD OF GOAT FARMING
- GOOD STOCK OF GOATS
- BREEDING
- FEEDING MANAGEMENT OF GOAT
- CLASSIFICATION OF GOAT FEED
- ROUGHAGE
- CONCENTRATE FEED
- BALANCED GOAT FEED
- FEEDING OF BREEDING DOES
- FEEDING DOES DURING THE FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF PREGNANCY:
- FEEDING DOES DURING THE LAST ONE MONTH OF PREGNANCY:
- FEEDING DOES AT KIDDING TIME
- FEEDING LACTATING DOES
- FEEDING NON PREGNANT DOES
- FEEDING BUCKS FOR BREEDING
- FEEDING KIDS
- FEEDING FROM BIRTH TO THREE MONTHS OF AGE
- COLOSTRUM FEEDING OF KIDS
- CREEP FEEDING FOR KIDS
- COMPOSITION OF IDEAL CREEP FEED
- FEEDING SCHEDULE FOR A KID FROM BIRTH TO 90 DAYS:
- FEEDING AFTER THREE MONTHS TO TWELVE MONTHS OF AGE
- EXTENSIVE GRAZING
- ROTATIONAL GRAZING METHOD
- SEMI-INTENSIVE
- INTENSIVE SYSTEM-ZERO GRAZING-SYSTEM
- MANAGEMENT OF GOAT SHED
- IMPORTANCE OF SHED
- PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GOOD SHED
- WOODEN PLANKS & BAMBOOS MAINTAINED AT DISTANCE IN SHED’S FLOOR
- AREA REQUIRED FOR GOATS
- TABLE
- AREA REQUIRED FOR GOATS BASED ON AGE
- SAMPLE OF SHED
- IMPROTANT THINGS TO BE CONSIDERED IN SHED MANAGEMENT
- PLAN FOR FEEDING SAFETY
- BASIC FEEDS FOR GOATS
- (A) PURE WATER: 5 LITER IS NECESSARY FOR A GOAT PER DAY
- TABLE: REQUIRED FORAGE AND FODDER FOR GOAT BASED ON WEIGHT
- TABLE
- MATERIALS USED FOR MAKING GOAT’S FEED
- NECESSARY MATERIALS:
- PREPARATION METHOD:
- FEEDING METHOD
- GOAT FARM MANAGEMENT
- HOUSING (GOATS SHEDS)
- A. MILCH GOATS
- B. DRY GOATS
- C. PREGNANT GOATS
- D. BUCKS
- E. GOATLING
- F. KIDS
- DETECTION OF HEAT AND BREEDING:
- KID MANAGEMENT
- HEALTH
- TESTING
- FEEDING
- THE DAILY NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ADULT GOAT IS SUMMARIZED BELOW
- WHILE COMPUTING RATION SCHEDULE FOLLOWING FACTORS WERE CONSIDERED.
- FEED SCHEDULE FOR GOATS
- GROWING STOCK
- FEEDING TO GOATS
- CROPPING PATTERN
- COMPOUNDING CHEAP CONCENTRATE MIXTURE:
- DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENTS
- VACCINATION AGAINST DISEASES
- CONTROL OF ECTOPARASITES
- PROTECTION FROM COLD DOUGHT
- FIRST-AID INSTRUMENTS AND MEDICINES FOR SMALL GOAT FARM
- CONSULTANTS FOR GOAT FARMING
- SELF MARKETING PRIVATE LIMITED
- CATTLE FEED MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS
- SUPPLIERS OF STOCKIST & DISTRIBUTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINES
- SUPPLIERS OF PLANT & MACHINERY
- SUPPLIERS OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS
- SUPPLIERS OF WATER PUMP 91
Appendix
- 1. COST OF PLANT ECONOMICS
- 2. LAND & BUILDING
- 3. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 4. FIXED CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 5. RAW MATERIAL
- 6. SALARY AND WAGES
- 7. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 8. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 9. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 10. PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
- 11. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 12. RESOURCES OF FINANCE
- 13. INTEREST CHART
- 14. DEPRECIATION CHART
- 15. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
- 16. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, goat farming can be a suitable livestock enterprise because goats can provide meat, milk, wool, and leather while requiring comparatively modest investment and management resources. Goats can adapt to different ecological conditions, and low-cost housing can be used where appropriate. The report also highlights the ease of selling goats when farmers require income, along with growing demand for goat meat. Successful commercial farming nevertheless depends on suitable breeds, feeding, housing, breeding, health care, and effective farm management.
The report covers several goat breeds, including Toggenburg, Alpine, Saanen, Anglo-Nubian, Angora, Rocky Mountain Goat, Beetal, Sirohi, and Boer cross (Khari x Boer). It also discusses Indian goat breeds and breed suitability across different regions. Breed selection should consider the purpose of farming, local climate, feed availability, adaptability, growth and reproductive characteristics, and market requirements. Choosing suitable stock is an important part of establishing a productive and sustainable goat farming operation.
The main goat feeding and production systems discussed include extensive grazing, rotational grazing, semi-intensive farming, and intensive zero-grazing systems. Feeding management also covers roughage, concentrate feed, balanced goat feed, and stage-specific feeding. Breeding does, pregnant does, lactating does, bucks, kids, and growing stock have different nutritional requirements. Proper feed management should provide adequate forage, nutrients, and clean water while considering the animal’s age, physiological condition, production objective, and available feed resources.
Goat housing should provide adequate space, ventilation, protection from adverse weather, cleanliness, and safe access to feed and water. The report covers goat shed planning, floor construction, space requirements based on age, feeding safety, and management considerations. Separate housing or appropriate arrangements may be required for milch goats, dry goats, pregnant goats, bucks, goatlings, and kids. Good shed management helps maintain hygiene, reduce exposure to disease and parasites, and provide a suitable environment for healthy growth and reproduction.
Goat health management involves preventive care, vaccination, disease monitoring, parasite control, suitable nutrition, hygiene, and timely treatment. The report specifically addresses diseases and their treatments, vaccination against diseases, control of ectoparasites, protection from cold and drought, testing, and first-aid instruments and medicines for a small goat farm. Farmers should maintain appropriate veterinary support and follow locally recommended health protocols. Early identification of illness and good housing and feeding practices are important for reducing losses and maintaining herd productivity.
Goat farming profitability depends on factors such as breed selection, herd productivity, feed costs, mortality control, breeding performance, housing efficiency, animal health, labour, and market prices. The report also discusses production and income generation, commercialization, assured markets, market position, financing, and export of goat and sheep meat. Efficient feeding and disease prevention can help control operating costs, while appropriate breeding and marketing practices can support production and sales. A detailed project evaluation should consider all capital and operating costs before investment.
The report discusses financial assistance available from banks and NABARD for goat rearing. It also includes topics such as resources of finance, fixed capital investment, working capital, profitability analysis, interest, depreciation, cash flow, and projected balance sheet information in the appendix. The availability and terms of financial assistance can depend on the applicable lending institution, project structure, location, and prevailing schemes. Prospective entrepreneurs should verify current financing requirements and eligibility with the relevant financial institution before preparing an investment proposal.
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