Farmers dairy goat production handbook

Published by:

FARM-D

Publication date

26/05/2003

Language:

English

Type of Publication:

Studies

Focus Region:

Sub-Saharan Africa

Focus Topic:

Agricultural Value Chains / Agri-Businesses

Source

http://www.dfid.gov.uk/r4d/PDF/Outputs/Livestock/DairyGoat.pdf

Author

Kaberia, B.K.; Mutia, P.; Ahuya, C.

This farmers’ booklet on rearing dairy goats was written and prepared by FARM Africa to help farmers keep and gain maximum benefit from dairy goats. It covers dairy goat breeds, reasons for keeping goats, housing, feeding, kidding, husbandry techniques, milking, breeding, and goat health.

Keywords: animal health, animal husbandry, dairy farming, goat milk, goats, livestock farmers, livestock production, milk production