Goat Farming Course
Duration ( 90 Days )

Lecture 1 - Introduction to goat farming

1.1 Why do Goat Farming?
1.2 Who can do Goat Farming?
1.3 Present scenario in India and its future prospects
1.4 Why goat farming is most satiable allied agriculture sector for small and marginal farmers
1.5 Comparison with other livestock industry (poultry/ Dairy/piggery) and benefits
1.6 Type of Goat farming
1.7 Comparison of all types of goat farming
1.8 Benefits of goat farming
1.9 Responsible factors for goat farming
1.10 Basic needs, unit size and economics of goat farming

Lecture 2 - Goat breeds and their importance

2.1 Origin of Goat Farming
2.2 Purpose - milk/ meat/dual purpose
2.3 Identification marks and characteristics of different breeds
2.4 Market potential and demand of breeds
2.5 Goat Purchasing precaution, selection of a healthy & Productive breeding stock.
2.6 Determination of Age by teeth method

Lecture 3 - Shelter Management

3.1 Goat Housing and basic Design
3.2 Shed orientation and directions
3.3 Space requirement of goats
3.4 Comparison between ground, elevated (above ground) & low cost housing
3.5 Drinkers and feeders for Goats

Lecture 4 - Feeding Management of Goats

4.1 Green Fodder crops
4.2 Dry Fodder crops
4.3 Concentrate mixture, Importance, Contents, Formulation
4.4 Dietary requirement for different Breeds
4.5 Diet chart and feeding schedule of Goats

Lecture 5 - Breeding Management

5.1 Age and identification of a mature goat
5.2 Goat Oestrous and Mating
5.3 Breeding Buck Selection
5.4 In-Breeding
5.5 Artificial Insemination & Embryo Transfer in Goats
5.6 Care of Pregnant Goat and Precautions
5.7 Normal Delivery of a Goat and care of a new born kid
5.8 Abortion, Dystocia, Kids management, Care of weaning kid, Rearing & Feeding

Lecture 6 - Health management

6.1 Bacterial diseases of goats, Symptoms, Treatment, and Caring
6.2 Viral Disease of goats. Symptoms, Precautions & Treatment
6.3 Internal & External parasite of goats & their control
6.4 Vaccination schedule, prophylactics & treatment precautions

Lecture 7 - Farm management practices & their advantage

7.1 Weighing
7.2 Soil Replacement and Lime Dusting
7.3 Hair cutting
7.4 Dipping & Spraying
7.5 Tagging
7.6 Dehorning
7.7 Hoof Trimming
7.8 Wound Dressing
7.9 Castration
7.10 Feeding and cleaning practices

Lecture 8 - Goat Banking

8.1 Government Schemes
8.2 Bank Loan , Procedure ,Documentation, Subsidy
8.3 Insurance & Claim procedure

Lecture 9 - Marketing and sales

9.1 Breeding Purpose
9.2 Eid Bucks
9.3 Local Meat/Slaughter
9.4 Goat Milk
9.5 Ideal Goat project for a new entrepreneur
9.6 Economics and income