This manual is a comprehensive resource developed for Pashu Sakhis, field functionaries, and rural entrepreneurs to promote improved and sustainable goat-rearing practices. It provides practical guidance to help rural households strengthen their goat-rearing enterprises, improve incomes, and enhance nutritional security.
The manual covers the basics and economic viability of goat farming, along with detailed technical guidance on breed selection, housing, feeding and nutrition, health and disease management, breeding, and care of newborn goats. It also addresses key operational aspects, including seasonal management practices and cost-benefit analysis, supporting rural entrepreneurs to make informed decisions and manage their enterprises more effectively.