Goat Production and Supply Chain Management in the Tropics
Author | : Pramod Kumar Rout |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 323 |
Release | : 2019-12-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781789240139 |
ISBN-13 | : 1789240131 |
Rating | : 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book is a practical manual for goat production systems covering: breeding and selection, feeding based on available crops and resources, and targeted preventative health care for increased productivity and income. It outlines best practice and strategies for setting up a farm, overcoming challenges, increasing milk and meat quality, obtaining sustainability, reducing environmental pollution, optimising climatic conditions and tapping into local know-how. In addition, the book details developing region-specific data for effective decision making and better management, as well as how to run a developmental project to empower stake holders for higher production, support innovation, and analyse the supply chain for better product quality and marketing.