Training on Goat Farming to Start on 21 February: Get Expert Advice and Tips

Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana is going to organize one week training program on Goat Farming under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav from 21. 02.2022 to 25.02.2022. 

Dr RK Sharma, HoD informed that improved goat production through better housing and feeding practices has direct implication on income of millions of households as well as national food security.

Goat Farming Is Gaining Huge Popularity These Days

Goat is gaining popularity in Punjab as it can consume wide variety of feed resources, requires less capital or investment, fast sexual maturity (9-12 months) and proliferation. Due to lower input requirements, goat production highly suits unemployed youth, women, ex-servicemen etc. who can easily learn skills in this profession.

Goat Farming Can Help In Increase Income

Apart from meat, goat milk remains in high demand. There is huge scope in value addition and processing of goat milk and meat which can further enhance income. Goats are adapted to wide variety of climatic conditions and they are hardy in nature.

Goat has many specialties such as smaller size, easy handling, broad range of eatables etc. which make it animal of choice to farmers round the globe. He revealed that this training program will be organized at Farmer Information Centre of the University.

Interested Candidates Can Take Part In This Training Program

The interested candidates who want to pursue goat farming as a business enterprise can report at this centre on 21.02.2022 at 9.00 AM. During this training, knowledge will be provided about various breeds, breeding techniques, feeding management, shed designs, weather management, vaccination protocols, diseases and their prevention, value addition of milk and meat and economics of goat farming etc.

Practical training on handling of goats, measuring body temperature, signs of healthy animals will also be provided to the trainees. For more information, one can contact at Farmer Helpline Number 0161- 2414026 during working hours.  

Get Advice From Experts

The farmers who are pursuing any livestock related farming business can contact university experts for any type of technical advice by calling at 62832-58834 and 62832-97919 from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM on all working days.