Goat Rearing information of project report

???? Goat Rearing Project Report – Basic Information
1. Project Overview
Project Name: Goat Rearing/Farming Project

Objective: To establish a sustainable goat farming unit for meat/milk production, employment generation, and income.

Type of Farming: Commercial / Semi-commercial / Backyard

Location: [Specify village/town, district, state]

Project Duration: 5 years (typical for ROI analysis)

2. Breed Selection
Popular Breeds (based on purpose and location):

Meat: Boer, Black Bengal, Osmanabadi, Sirohi

Milk: Jamunapari, Saanen, Beetal

Dual Purpose: Barbari, Jakhrana

Criteria for Selection: Adaptability to climate, disease resistance, productivity

3. Herd Size
Initial Stock: Example: 50 goats (45 females + 5 males)

Breeding Rate: 1 buck for every 8–10 does

4. Housing
Shed Type: Elevated/pucca shed with slatted floor for hygiene

Space Requirement: 10 sq ft per adult goat

Features:

Proper ventilation

Clean water supply

Drainage system

5. Feeding Management
Feed Types:

Green fodder (Subabul, Berseem, Lucerne)

Dry fodder (hay, straw)

Concentrates (grains, oil cakes, minerals)

Water: Clean water 3–5 times/day

Grazing: If applicable, 4–5 hours/day

6. Health Care
Vaccination: PPR, Enterotoxaemia, Foot and Mouth Disease, Goat Pox

Deworming: Every 3 months

Veterinary Care: Periodic check-ups, isolate sick animals

7. Breeding Management
Kidding Frequency: Once every 8–10 months

Average Kids/Year: 1.5 to 2 per doe

Breeding Method: Natural / Artificial Insemination

8. Manure Management
Goat droppings can be used or sold as organic fertilizer

Helps in additional income and crop production

9. Marketing Plan
Products: Live goats, meat, milk, manure

Target Market: Local butchers, meat shops, wholesale buyers, dairies

Sales Channels: Direct sales, livestock markets, online platforms

10. Financial Summary (Sample)
Component Cost Estimate (INR)
Purchase of Goats (50) ₹2,50,000
Shed Construction ₹1,00,000
Feed Cost (1st Year) ₹1,20,000
Equipment & Utensils ₹30,000
Vet/Medicine ₹20,000
Miscellaneous ₹30,000
Total Investment ₹5,50,000

Estimated Income (1st Year): ₹2,00,000 – ₹3,50,000 (from kids, milk, manure)
Payback Period: 2–3 years

11. Funding/Loan
May qualify for schemes under NABARD, PMEGP, or other state-level animal husbandry support

Bank loan can cover up to 85% of project cost

12. Conclusion
Goat farming is a profitable and low-investment livestock business. With proper breed selection, health care, and market planning, it can generate good income in rural and semi-urban areas.