Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana is going to organize one week training programme on Goat Farming under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav from 04.10.2021 to 08.10.2021. 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 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. Apart from meat, goat milk remains in high demand. The demand increases many folds during outbreaks of dengue and other viral diseases. 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 and wider climatic adaptability etc. which make it animal of choice to poor farmers round the globe.
He revealed that this training programme will be organized at Farmer Information Centre. The interested candidates who want to pursue goat farming as a business enterprise can report at the Centre on 04.10.2021 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.
