Goat Raising,Points to Remember

In a study conducted by the Bureau of Animal Industry, it was found out that goats are multi-purpose ruminants producing 58.5% milk, 35.5% ...

In a study conducted by the Bureau of Animal Industry, it was found out that goats are multi-purpose ruminants producing 58.5% milk, 35.5% meat, 4.3% hide and 1.7% fiber. The study also showed that this animal can provide for the nutritional needs of the predominantly rural families all over the country. The goats is formerly known as the poor man's cow because old folks who can not afford cow's milk prefer drinking goat's milk. Aside from being cheap, goat's milk is more digestible compared to cow's milk.

Goat's meat is a good source of protein, thus it can supplement the needed nutritional requirements for the Filipino diet.
Goats are raised for their meat as well as for their milk.
Goats can be tethered in the yard. At day time, they are transferred from one pasture to another twice a day for fresh grasses.



Goats can also be raised in close confinement method in an elevated pen with a nipa or dried cogon as roofing. Cut fresh forage or discarded vegetables stems and leaves may be fed to the goats. Concentrates and feeds are also fed to the animals.
A full grown doe at 8 months may be bred with a buck who is also at the age of 8 months to ensure better and bigger kids. Does mature early and are capable of having multiple births.
Goats are ruminant animals and they can be fed with abundant forage crops for growth and maintenance.
Sanitary measures should be practiced at all time to avert the assault of pests and diseases in the farm.