The balami is a predominantly white and hairy breed with a pronounced convex heat and a dull depression. The indigenous goats of nigeria animal genetic resources. Meat goat production, like any other animal production enterprise, requires that good husbandry practices be followed in the areas of sanitation, health, feed, water, and shelter. Brief history the small ruminant research programme started as a department of small ruminants on october 1, 1982 before it metamorphosed into small ruminant research programme in 1987 when the then difrri directorate of food road and rural infrastructure gave huge intervention fund for the transformation and expansion of the department. Fencing for sheep and goat production is capital intensive but can be achieved moderately. Finally, this lesson considers some of the changes that have taken place in the industry. This is a pdf file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. It is not clear, however, what this figure means in practice. Goats are raised principally for their meat, milk, fibre and skin.
State the important of each ruminant animals in the nigerian livestock sector. Get a complete knowledge and benefits of this production and how to start a goat or sheep business in this course. How to start goat farming in nigeria wealth result. Getting started in the meat goat business bulletin i, vol. Goat farming business plan in nigeria march 2020 pdf. Even with the perceived profits involved in cattle farming, cattle farmers in nigeria are faced with all of the problems listed below, so it is necessary to consider these problems before finally making up your mind to venture into cattle farming. Traditional livestock breeds the web site cannot be found. The output of sheep and goat meat was estimated as 100 000 tonnes in 1965 and 163 000 tonnes in 1980 mcclintock, 1983.
Breed use and crossbreeding in goat production maurice shelton texas agricultural experiment station follow this and additional works at. The livestock roles in the wellbeing of rural communities of timor. Groups or entire herdsflocks may be added, but must go through a oneyear transition period before their milk can be sold as organic. Sadly, commercial goat farming husbandry has little to be desired in terms of profit.
In 2011, the sheep and goats population in nigeria was estimated to be 38 million and 57. The mediterranean countries are the biggest producers of sheep milk. The study on development of improved infrastructure and technology for rice production in africa survey on small scale irrgation and dugouts masterplan study on the oil palm industry in ghana. It is easier to increase the population of small ruminants goats and sheep than large stock. Nigeria releases census of goats, sheep, pigs, other. Sheep enterprises this lesson deals with sheep production as. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Goat and sheep milk production is not popular in nigeria. Other products useful to man bibliography biographical sketches 1. Small ruminants are viewed as an integral, but not dominant component of complex.
Cattle types and systems of production in nigeria 54 table 7. Accelerated flocks must be able to lamb out of season, produce large lamb crops, reach sexual maturity at an early age, and grow rapidly. Sheep and goat production is also affected by seasonal labour, especially if the farm includes crops. The enabling environment for small ruminant production is generally. Sheep production in the philippines is for consumption. Sheep and goats farming is one of the lucrative animal husbandry explored by farmers today. Livestock production is an important mean of exchange between rural. Part of the animal sciences commons shelton, maurice, breed use and crossbreeding in goat production 1986. In overall terms, between 2004 and 2010, only in cattle and goat production, there. The main essence of fencing is to accomplish two goals. Goat production handbook heifer international south africa. Animal production including goat production plays key roles in nigeria.
Nigeria and majorera goat in senegal have been imported in. Niche markets for goat milk and milk products also exist in many african. Feasibility for a sustainable and profitable local goats production in nigeria. Goats and sheep can fall prey to free range dogs and snakes. Pdf recent developments in goat farming and perspectives for a. Goat meats are widely accepted and consumed round the globe, while the milk is also gaining in popularity and is being sold in supermarkets across the united states, europe and asia and represent the bulk of the liquid milk market. Full text of the potentials of small ruminant production in. Highly productive goat breeds are available throughout the country. Goat farming in nigeria is very popular and common. Empirical analysis of costs and returns to goat production. Organic fact sheet transitioning to organic sheep or goat. The figures indicate that goat and sheep production is a major economic activity in terms of the number of people employed and as a source.
This calls for farmers to put value in their goat enterprises by shifting from subsistence production to commercial production. The greater proportion of these animals are however, largely concentrated in the northern region of the country than the southern region. The goat can play an important role in meeting these demands. New, more specialised systems of goat production are developing in response to increased market opportunities.
Livestock especially goat production is a traditional. Omar4 1department of animal health, state 3department of agric extension and management, bauchi state college of agriculture, bauchi 2department of agric. In economic terms the opportunity costs are low for goat. In southwest nigeria for instance, rural women are involved in the raising or rearing of small ruminants sheep and goats especially around homes by feeding. Reproduction there are a few differences in the reproductive systems of sheep and goats. The figures indicate that goat and sheep production is a major economic activity in terms of.
Problems facing the increased production of dwarf goats and sheep in the humid tropics. Transitioning to organic sheep and goat production 2012 handout. The vast majority of sheep and goats in the areas of high. As goats are multipurpose animal, so you can use them for milk, meat, fiber or skin production. During planting and harvesting, available labour is used in the fields. Sheep and goat profession had been the profession of all most all the prophets may be peace be upon them all and noble men. Dynamics of ruminant livestock management in the context. The leader country in goat meat production in the world is china with 1 902 505 tons in 2012 50. How to start ram sheep rearing business in nigeria. And domestic or commercial goat farming playing an important role in the overall economic system of this country. Feasibility for a sustainable and profitable local goats. Sheep and goat production handbook for ethiopia issuu.
Animal production in nigeria is experiencing a sudden boom in interest. The percentage of household with sheep is small, around 4%, with a reduction in the period of 11. The breeds are balami, uda, west african dwarf sheep and yankasa. This study was carried out to investigate the profitability of sheep production in zuru local government area of kebbi state. Goat milk is laxative and good for people allergic to cow milk. In most countries of eastern and central africa, goat production ranks first among ruminants in terms of numbers, although in terms of total meat output they are second to cattle. Goat farming business plan in nigeria feasibility studies pdf our goat farming business plan is regularly updated and can also be used for bank loans, grants, etc. In economic terms the opportunity costs are low for goat production. Advantages and disadvantages of product compared to competitors 8.
The ability of sheep and goats to cope with hs without affecting their welfare and productive performance. The hot climate is a serious threat to agriculture business, including goat production. Balami is most predominant in the north eastern part of nigeria. This important aspect of the systems approach to agricultural research and development would appear to be. Supported by funding from usaid in collaboration with the ministry of agriculture and rural.
They participate with approximately 47% in the overall world production of sheep milk. However, it is not usually sold in traditional marketplaces in the united states. Aug 06, 2018 examples of breeds of sheep are western african dwarf, yankasa, balami, uda or ouda brown or black in anterior, white in posterior part and navajo exotic, togolese voganbreeds of goatbreeds of goat are also specialized for wool production, meat and milk. It examined the costs and returns of sheep production as well as problems encountered in sheep production in the study area. Goat farming is one of the most rewarding animal rearing business anyone can engage in anywhere in the world. The importance of animal production to the nigeria economy derives largely from its provision of animal protein food stuff, employment, industrial raw materials and foreign exchange earning, and extends to several socialcultural roles among different societies.
This fact encourages the development of a livestock production system that would require minimal labour during the labourintensive periods of crop production. Courage as nigerian government is trying hard to diversify the economy from the oilmonoeconomy to agriculture, livestock farming is gradually becoming the next oil. Goat farming, also known as goat keeping or goat rearing, is widely regarded as a practice for retirees and rural nigerians. This study thus, examined the costs and returns to goat production and analyse constraints associated with the enterprise. Nigeria, showing principal places mentioned in the text 9 map 2. History sheep ovis aries are ruminant cudchewing mammals. Goat farming can be very suited to production with other livestock such as sheep and cattle. An assessment of profitability of honey production in edo. Full text of sheep and goat handbook internet archive. Extant literatures have shown that goat milk is rich in basic food nutrients. An update on oestrus synchronisation of goats in nigeria.
A production handbook for sheep and goats in ethiopia applicable to many areas of africa and beyond. New sheep management basics it all starts with grass pdf goats. In southwestern nigeria, small ruminants production is of secondary importance to crop production hence, small ruminants are. Goat production in the smallholder section in the boane. Transitioning to organic sheep or goat dairy production once certified as organic, individual replacement animals must be born or purchased from a certified organic operation. This research work was carried out to analyze profitability of honey production in esan north east lga of edo state nigeria. It can best be described as a handbook to goat and sheep production in the tropics. The figure given for cashmere production is 5000 tonnes per annum. However, sheep farming and goat farming involves many risk factors which may influence the profits and even put a person in poor economical situation without proper business plan and marketing. Goat farming is the raising and breeding of domestic goats capra aegagrus hircus. Scale ruminant production1 for those considering small.
Cost and return analysis sheep fattening in gombi local government area of adamawa state, nigeria. They vary from the nonwoolly breeds of sheep in the southern peninsular region mainly kept for mutton and manure to the reasonably fair apparel wool breeds of the northern temperate region. The growing demand for goat meat from city residents presents an opportunity for goat fattening systems, as well as improved marketing from pastoral flocks. Farmersproducers can easily raise goats with their other livestock and domestic animal like cattle and sheep. How to start ram sheep rearing business in nigeria wealth. The growing demand for goat meat from city residents presents an opportunity for goat fattening systems, as well as improved marketing from. Omar4 1department of animal health, state 3department of agric extension and management, bauchi state college of. Perhaps this is because people are less enlightened on the subject. Vegetation and ecoclimatic zones of nigeria map 3. The study used a structural questionnaire administered on 60 goat farmers selected during 2010. This represents about 45% of the total goat population, the majority being kept for meat, skin and coarse hair used in the manufacture of carpets.
Table of content of goat farming business plan feasibility pdf note scroll down to see the table of content for the bonus manualguide executive summary. Pdf small ruminant production and management techniques. Submitted in partial fullfilment for the requirements ofmlnst agrar food processing. Recent developments in goat farming and perspectives for a. Goat farming in south africa modern farming methods.
The estrus heat cycle of the ewe averages 17 days while the does estrus cycle averages 21 days. Goat and sheep were spread all over nigeria before the independence in 1960 and wad types dominated the forest and derived savannah holme and sheperd, 2003. Sheep and goat contribute significantly to the economy of third world countries. Geographical distribution and dynamics in relation to the ecology of west africa roger blench. In 1999, eudirective 180499eu on the legally binding minimum standards of organic animal husbandry was passed and has been in force since. Distribution of bunaji cattle in nigeria 1990 22 map 4. An illustrated guide to sheep and goat production page 5 goats prefer to browse, or eat things such as brush, leaves, and small trees. Dairy breeds which are all imported breeds and include mainly saanen goats and tog. Feasibility for a sustainable and profitable local goats production in nigeria s. In this article we will be analyzing the goat farming business and we will give you a quick introduction on how you could start a profitable goat farm. A species whose time has come pdf sheep production in south carolina clemson extension pdf. In europe goat meat production, during the same period was decreased by 6%, while in e. In this way, there is important contribution of buffalo, goat, sheep, pig, poultry etc.
Among all the livestock that makes up the farm animals in nigeria, ruminants, comprising sheep, goats and cattle, constitute the farm animals largely reared by farm families in the countrys agricultural system. Later presentations have been uploaded to slideboom, which allows downloading of the original powerpoint file. We surveyed the sheep production market in nigeria and found that with an estimated population of over 300 million offices in this country, the market for decent office is very large indeed. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the socioeconomic characteristics of honey production, examine the costs and returns of honey production, access the profitability and problems facing honey production. The country has about 40 breeds of sheep out of which 24 are distinct. Management practices and constraints of sheep farmers in sokoto state, northwestern nigeria 1ahmed a. Well, everybody thinks that its easy to establish a sheep or goat farm and achieve desired profits. Below is a list of sheep and goat production and marketing resources. Currently prices of executive sheep production in nigeria range from n80,000 150,000 depending on size and quality. Cost and return analysis sheep fattening in gombi local. Goat milk is said to have low cholesterol and it is nonallergic compared to cow milk. Goats are much easier to artificially inseminate ai than sheep. Goat farming in nig eria is very popular and common.
Small ruminants, sheep and goats, are increasingly becoming a major source of animal protein in nigeria, contributing over 30 percent to total meat consumption in the country. Sheep milk yields 18 to 25 percent cheese, whereas goat and cow milk only yield 9 to 10 percent. Sheep and goats in developing countries the world bank. For instance, about 50% of sheep and 80% of the goats of the world are found in the third world countries. Dairy cattle and veal production page 5 while both the number of dairy farms and the number of dairy cows in the u. Organic sheep and goat farming is based on established and monitored production and processing guidelines. Today, in nigeria, it is best associated with the northern regions. People are realizing the potential in the business of rearing animals especially now that there is a ban on exported meat by the government, our major source of protein. These are breeds that have been selected for milk production and are used. The agriculture sector of nigeria greatly contributing the total national income and economic growth.