Goat Farming
Course Code: CGF/1001/16
Goats are amongst the earliest animals to be domesticated by humans. With more than 124 million population, goats account for more than 25% of the total livestock in the country and contributes Rupees 1,06,335 million annually to the national economy.
The goat rearing using improved management practices undertaken for maximization of returns from the enterprise is considered as “Commercial Goat Farming” in the present context.
IFORA in association with highly specialized individuals like professors and veterinarians bring you the following training programs:
| Subject Code: | Course Structure and Content |
| CGF.100.16 | Introduction to Goat Farming |
| CGF.101.16 | Breed Selection |
| CGF.102.16 | Nutritional Sciences |
| CGF.103.16 | Disease Prevention |
| CGF.104.16 | Care of Animals |
| CGF.105.16 | Food Preparation and Feeding Methods |
| CGF.106.16 | Climate Alert |
| CGF.107.16 | Marketing |
The entire training program will comprise of both theoretical and practical farm on-site training.
Course Duration:
8 to 16 hours.
Course Aims:
- reduce stress to the livestock and the handler
- usage of modern management skills in preventing diseases
- minimize loss and increase commercial viability
- connect learners with experts