Sheep and Goat Production: Goat Production and Management Practices (Part 3)
Explore “Goat Production and Management Practices” in this Sheep and Goat Production lesson. Part 3 of the five-part series brings together the source material and lesson topics. Use the contents links to find a section, read the notes, and consult the complete original teaching slides below.
Lesson topics
- Goat Production Systems
- Hair Production
- Meat Production
- Dairy Goat Production
- Common Management Practices
Contents
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- Goat Production Systems
- Hair Production
- Meat Production
- Dairy Goat Production
- Common Management Practices
- Range vs. Shed Lambing/Kidding
- Docking and Castration
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Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng’ombe: original teaching slides for this study series.
Goat Production Systems
Goat Production Systems Hair Production Angora (mohair) Meat Production No grading system for meat goats, so there is great inconsistency in product Dairy Goat Production Very intensively managed system that mimics the dairy cattle industry
Hair Production
Hair Production
Meat Production
Meat Production
Dairy Goat Production
Dairy Goat Production
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Common Management Practices
Common Management Practices Range vs. Shed Lambing/Kidding Docking & Castration Crutching/Facing Drenching/Spraying Predator control
Range vs. Shed Lambing/Kidding
Range vs. Shed Lambing/Kidding Ewes and nannies generally lamb/kid easily on the range without assistance Genetics and nutrition are priorities to make sure problems with dystocia are minimized Ewes and lambs/kids are brought into a barn and put in ‘jugs’ until they are properly bonded More labor and expenses in facilities are required Allows for closer monitoring for health problems
Docking and Castration
Docking and Castration Docking and castration are best performed at the same time – around 2-4 weeks of age Procedures are less stressful early in life Methods for each procedure: Elastrator Emasculator Electric docker Castration Elastrator All-in-one castrator
Docking and Castration
Docking and Castration
Review questions and answers
What are the key points about Goat Production Systems?
Goat Production Systems Hair Production Angora (mohair) Meat Production No grading system for meat goats, so there is great inconsistency in product Dairy Goat Production Very intensively managed system that mimics the dairy cattle industry
What are the key points about Common Management Practices?
Common Management Practices Range vs. Shed Lambing/Kidding Docking & Castration Crutching/Facing Drenching/Spraying Predator control
What are the key points about Range vs. Shed Lambing/Kidding?
Range vs. Shed Lambing/Kidding Ewes and nannies generally lamb/kid easily on the range without assistance Genetics and nutrition are priorities to make sure problems with dystocia are minimized Ewes and lambs/kids are brought into a barn and put in ‘jugs’ until they are properly bonded More labor and expenses in facilities are required Allows for closer…
What are the key points about Docking and Castration?
Docking and Castration Docking and castration are best performed at the same time – around 2-4 weeks of age Procedures are less stressful early in life Methods for each procedure: Elastrator Emasculator Electric docker Castration Elastrator All-in-one castrator
More lessons from this document
- Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng'ombe — Part 1
- Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng'ombe — Part 2
- Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng'ombe — Part 3
- Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng'ombe — Part 4
- Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng'ombe — Part 5
Conclusion
The important points in Goat Production Systems should be reviewed alongside the definitions, examples and comparisons given above. Continue with the other four articles to cover the rest of the source material.