Sheep and Goat Rearing Training Form
Sheep and Goat Rearing Training
Goat and sheep rearing farming in the state is mainly done in rural areas. Increased meat prices of goats and sheep, hence assured market, ability to produce multiple lambs, ability to reach early age and weight compared to other breeding animals. etc. Due to the factors, well-educated unemployed youth, farmers are attracted to this profession in large numbers. The government, banks, various social development corporations and government departments provide loans and financial assistance under various schemes. While starting a goat and sheep farming, new technologies and technical information related to this farming are available, so that the said farming becomes profitable, various financial institutions make it a condition to submit a “goat-sheep training” certificate while giving loans to this farming. Considering all these aspects and also in terms of skill development, goat and sheep farming training is organized in all the areas of the corporation and at the head office, Gokhalenagar Pune-16 to reach the farmers and encourage them to take up this farming. Also, a certificate is issued after completion of the training. The following information is provided in training.
| Sheep and Goat Farming | Goat and Sheep Population in Maharashtra, Meat Production, Slaughter houses in Maharashtra State, Meat Export, Wool Production, Milk Production and Shepherds Problems. |
| Breeds of Sheep and Goats | Breed-wise characteristics of Sheep and Goats, characteristics of Osmanabadi, Sangamneri Goats and Deccani, Madgyal Sheep of Maharashtra State. |
| Goat rearing methods | Extensive information on open management, mixed management, stall feeding goat rearing. |
| Housing for goats | Selection of site for construction of goat sheds, types of sheds, direction and wind direction for construction of sheds. |
| Goat feed | Nutrient requirements (Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Salts and Vitamins) of Fodder and fodder for goats, feed for goats, feed for breeding goats, feed for pregnant goats, methods and benefits of kids production. |
| Breeding | Breeding methods in goats and sheep (external breeding, inbreeding, progressive breeding, hybrid breeding), open breeding, limited free breeding, controlled breeding, preparation for breeding season, selection of goats and bucks for breeding, timing, goat improvement by artificial insemination, methods of simultaneous breeding of goats, breeding season. |
| Rearing of Kids | Rearing of newborn kids, importance of colostrum, rearing of orphaned kids, weaning of kids, mortality in kids, diet of growing kids. |
| Diseases of goats and sheep | Diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, external and internal parasites, Symptoms of sick goats. Preventive measures include use of dewormers, pesticides, vaccination, and first aid. |
| Preventive measures | use of dewormers, pesticides, vaccination, and first aid. |
| Goat Sheep Insurance | Insurance Age Limit, Sum Assured, Insurance Rate Compensation, Insurance Claim Procedure. |
| Goats Sheep - Transport and Sale | Determining sale price of goats-sheep, care to be taken in transportation. |
| Goat Rearing Project Report | Completion of paper work to be done with the project report, production of kids, mortality rate, production of manure, milk production, insurance, medication of goats, non-recurring expenses, recurring expenses, annual profit. |
| Records to be maintained on fields | Pedigree records, weight gain records, breeding and reproductive records etc. |
| Useful fodder crops for goats and sheep | A constant supply of green fodder is necessary for goats and sheep to get more production in this farming. Information of perennial fodder crops. For that cultivation method, manure management, water planning, intercropping, fodder production etc. |