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    How to Feed your Goat in an Urban Setting
    You can provide proper nutrition to your goats even without ample space to graze. Here are some options for feeding and caring for your goats: Tree Foliage Utilize planted or naturally growing trees like avocado and moringa. These trees not only offer nourishment but also contribute to increased milk production in goats. Additionally, consider planting […]
    Duration: 13:54:00
    Common mistakes in goat Farming You must avoid.
    It’s essential to avoid these errors to ensure the well-being of your goats and the profitability of your farm. 1. Lack of Proper Planning: One of the most common mistakes is a lack of proper planning. For instance, some farmers acquire multiple breeds of goats but use the same buck for breeding. To mitigate this, […]
    Duration: 06:49:00
    How Small spaces can be utilized for Goat Farming
    In urban areas, achieving this can be accomplished by constructing enclosures for goats, installing feeders to provide them with nourishment, which can be either permanent or portable, and setting up water troughs to ensure a constant supply of clean water. Goats are naturally fastidious creatures, so maintaining cleanliness is crucial. Before introducing your goats, it’s […]
    Duration: 12:12:00
    Herbal medicine against foot rot in livestock
    Foot rot is a disease that affects the hooves of goats, sheep and cattle and makes the animals lame. Affected animals cannot easily graze and gradually loose their appetite and weight while lactating animals will produce less milk. Foot rot prevention Foot rot disease is caused by a bacteria that enters the soft tissue of […]
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    Handling & Herding of Livestock
    Animal management First for a point of balance, it is an instictive anti predator response and cattle bunch together for security and safety and a farmer should use the flight zone, point of balance and loose bunching to move the cattle. Finally for cattle circle and turn, animals confuse predator by creating distraction and this […]
    Duration: 10:17:00
    Dairy animal housing management
    Livestock farmers rear diary animals for milk and source of income therefore it is highly recommended for farmers to properly take care of animals through proper animal housing practices. Further more appropriate dairy housing management is essential requirement to fulfil the physiological, psychological and behavioural needs of animals thus increasing the overall production. Generally roof […]
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    How to Manage a Goat Farm Successfully in 2023
    Their diet can consist of dry and green fodder, tree leaves, shrubs, leguminous water grass, kitchen waste, agricultural byproducts, and crop residues. The choice of feed depends on availability and cost. Goats should be fed three to four times a day, with a mixture of dry and green fodder, typically in a 60:40 ratio. Green […]
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    What you need to know about goat farming
    For instance, within a year, a single goat can yield two offspring. Additionally, goats are relatively inexpensive to maintain. One of the primary motivations for goat rearing is the valuable resource they provide: their manure. My introduction to goat farming was facilitated by online resources and WhatsApp groups for farmers. Successful goat management entails maintaining […]
    Duration: 03:25:00
    Mastering goat farming: Avoid These 8 common mistakes for success
    Ensuring a Secure Environment Creating a secure environment for your goats is paramount. Avoid common pitfalls like overcrowding, inadequate ventilation, and subpar fencing, as they can lead to health problems and stress for your goats. Maintain a balanced feeding regimen to prevent underfeeding or overfeeding, which is crucial for their overall well-being. Regular check-ups and […]
    Duration: 15:08:00
    How to be successful in goat farming
    Starting a goat farming business can be a costly endeavor, especially if you have ambitions to diversify your agricultural activities on the farm. Establish a robust team comprising individuals well-versed in both business acumen and the intricacies of goat care. This team will play a pivotal role in the success of your goat farming enterprise. […]
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