In southwestern nigeria, small ruminants production is of secondary importance to crop production. Goat and sheep fattening technique in nigeria cassava. Small ruminants, sheep and goats, are increasingly becoming a major source of animal protein in nigeria. The indigenous tswana breed accounts for the majority of goats and sheep owned by farmers. 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. A world bank technical paper wtp15 sheep and goats in developing countries their present and potential role winrock international file copy 11, r pr.
Goat production in nigeria has been an oldtime practice. Assessment of the sheep production system of northern ethiopia in relation to sustainable productivity and sheep meat quality abzelealem tesfay gebretsadik, aanal, a. Production objectives and breeding practices of urban goat. Get a complete knowledge and benefits of this production and how to start a goat or sheep.
In fact, their biological potential is higher than cattle. The figures indicate that goat and sheep production. The estrus heat cycle of the ewe averages 17 days while the does estrus cycle averages 21 days. Just about all goat and sheep production in botswana takes place in the traditional smallholder sector, with commercial livestock production focusing mainly on cattle burgess 2006. Pdf the west african region has a great diversity of indigenous goat breeds that are well adapted. Feasibility for a sustainable and profitable local goats production in nigeria s.
As goats are multipurpose animal, so you can use them for milk, meat, fiber or skin production. The systems of goat production and current trends goats are kept in a wide range of agroecological zones and management systems in africa peacock, 1996. How to start ram sheep rearing business in nigeria. It is easier to increase the population of small ruminants goats and sheep than large stock. Sheep and goat production handbook for ethiopia issuu. People are realizing the potential in the business of rearing animals especially now that there is a ban on exported meat by the. Read about the characteristics of pygmy goats here. Goat farming in south africa modern farming methods. Sheep and goats are able to select the most nutritious parts of a plant. Sheep prefer to eat broadleaf plants forbs and grasses. Small ruminant production and management techniques. Francis would javan goat and sheep houses be useful in nigeria.
However, it is not usually sold in traditional marketplaces in the united states. Assessment of the problems of sheep and goat production, in udi. It also shows goat prices in nigeria and answers the question how much are nigerian goats. Performance of goats and sheep under communal grazing in. Highly productive goat breeds are available throughout the country. Goat products, with certain preconditions created, such as standardized quality, guaranteed.
Supported by funding from usaid in collaboration with the ministry of agriculture and rural. Sheep and goats are versatile animals and can be valuable and enjoyable additions to many farms. Common diseases and health problems in sheep and goats as595w restricting traffic in and out of a facility can reduce the potential introduction of pathogenic agents. Meat goat production, like any other animal production. Reproduction there are a few differences in the reproductive systems of sheep and goats. Pdf small ruminant production and management techniques. Traditional small ruminant production in the subhumid zone of nigeria. Goat and sheep milk production is not popular in nigeria. Feasibility for a sustainable and profitable local goats. Today, in nigeria, it is best associated with the northern regions. Mature weights are 25 40 kg for ewes and 35 50 kg for rams.
Sheep milk yields 18 to 25 percent cheese, whereas goat. This breed originates from switzerland, but at present is widely spread all over the world. A welldrained land with a stocking density of 15 animals per hectare. Alimi livestock and farming systems in southeast nigeria 159 paul a. Therefore, the objectives of the current study were to record and compare the production objectives of urban sheep and goat. The goat is a member of the family bovidae and is closely related to the sheep as both are in the goat antelope subfamily caprinae. The west african dwarf sheep is widely distributed in the southern nigeria, the breed is small. Sheep and goats farming is one of the lucrative animal husbandry explored by.
Davidwest federal livestock department, lagos, nigeria. This post shows the different breed of goat in nigeria. Sheep and goats for diverse products and profits food and. The indigenous goats of nigeria animal genetic resources. 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. And domestic or commercial goat farming playing an important role in the overall economic system of this country. Goat milk is a unique production niche with potential to growth which is not competing with cattle dairy sector.
This long association between goat and human indicates the variety of. This post could be downloaded as pdf goat farming in nigeria. Livestock especially goat production is a traditional. Pdf on mar 1, 2018, asim faraz and others published sheep and goat production find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
The goat was probably the first animal to be domesticated around 90007000 b. Sheep and goat meat is the fourth most consumed meat, following pork, poultry, and beef. An illustrated guide to sheep and goat production page 5 goats prefer to browse, or eat things such as brush, leaves, and small trees. Sheep and goats in developing countries world bank. Omar4 1department of animal health, state 3department of agric extension and. Goat farming in nig eria is very popular and common. In economic terms the opportunity costs are low for goat production. Sheep are kept predominantly by fulani pastoralists, who manage them.
Animal production in nigeria is experiencing a sudden boom in interest. The mediterranean countries are the biggest producers of sheep milk. Geographical distribution and dynamics in relation to the ecology of west africa roger blench. Recent developments in goat farming and perspectives for a. They participate with approximately 47% in the overall world production of sheep milk. Ectoparasitosis, a challenge in sheep and goat production. Some people rear goats for domestic purpose while others rear them for commercial purpose. Production characteristics of surveyed cattle in the kaduna plain of nigeria, entails an average of 45. Goats are much easier to artificially inseminate ai than sheep. However these aspects have received insufficient attention in the available literature. With the all we have discussed, you can see that starting a goat farming business in nigeria is quite easy compares to the rearing of other livestock. Problems facing the increased production of dwarf goats and sheep in the humid tropics. Goat production handbook heifer international south africa.
Mdukatshani, heifer internationalsouth africa and kwazulu. Cattle types and systems of production in nigeria 54 table 7. Management practices and constraints of sheep farmers in sokoto state, northwestern nigeria 1ahmed a. Fencing for sheep and goat production is capital intensive but can be achieved moderately. Because of the high relative cost of inputs, few producers in developing countries are willing or able to make the necessary investment inputs to increase the production of their herds. Ectoparasitosis, a challenge in sheep and goat production uli, anambra state, nigeria. Goat aegagrus hircusthe domestic goat capra aegagrus hircus is a subspecies of goat domesticated from the wild of southwest asia and eastern europe. The prospect of large scale commercial dwarf goat 154 production in southwestern nigeria t. Sheep and goats have been important sources of animal protein in nigeria, with over 30 percent contribution to total meat consumption in the. Toachieve the best production fromyour flock or herd of sheep or goats. Omar4 1department of animal health, state 3department of agric extension and management, bauchi state college of. Sheep and goats farming is one of the lucrative animal husbandry explored by farmers today. A production handbook for sheep and goats in ethiopia applicable to many areas of africa and beyond. Common diseases and health problems in sheep and goats.
The main essence of fencing is to accomplish two goals. Pdf recent developments in goat farming and perspectives for a. An illustrated guide to sheep and goat production pdf. The agriculture sector of nigeria greatly contributing the total national income and economic growth. Accelerated flocks must be able to lamb out of season, produce.