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    Dairy Goat Farming in the Tropics
    Dairy Goat Farming in the Tropics
    Dairy Goat Farming in the Tropics
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    Dairy Goat Farming in the Tropics

    By Isidro Luzardo and Isidro Luzardo Sánchez

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    This carefully organized collection of chapters in Dairy Goat Farming in the Tropics is a rich resource of scientifically-backed knowledge and practical teachings that will introduce you to transformative practices for your daily work with dairy goats. With clear guidance and actionable insights, this guide will help you increase milk production and improve financial returns, effectively easing economic worries. If your goal is to succeed in dairy goat farming in the tropical environment—overcoming climate challenges and potential obstacles—this resource holds the key.

    Within these engaging and thoughtfully written pages, you'll find a comprehensive guide to creating a thriving herd: robust, healthy goats raised in optimal conditions suited to your environment, with facilities adapted to local space, temperature, humidity, and airflow. This book covers every crucial aspect of dairy goat management, from selective breeding and feeding to pasture management, rearing, disease prevention, and sustainable practices that meet commercial demands.

    Drawing from years of experience in research and education, this guide distills the best practices into an accessible, modern format. You'll gain the expertise to hear the characteristic sounds of contented goats, enjoy the rich taste of fresh, creamy milk, and appreciate the unique environment of a productive, well-maintained dairy goat farm.

    The solution to overcoming challenges and achieving success lies in your hands. Will you take the next step?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIsidro Luzardo Sánchez
    Release dateNov 6, 2024
    ISBN9798227233141
    Dairy Goat Farming in the Tropics
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    Isidro Luzardo

    My professional career in agriculture began after obtaining my Master's Degree in Agricultural Education at Texas A&M University, USA. And that beginning took place at the Instituto Universitario Pedagógico de Barquisimeto in the state of Lara, Venezuela (IUPEB) which later became Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador (UPEL), remaining there for 25 years. At that higher education institution I taught classes in the area of ​​​​animal husbandry, basically with the subjects Forage Farming, Introduction to Animal Husbandry, Bovine Production, Milk and Dairy Products, Formulation and Evaluation of Agricultural Projects in different semesters of the studies on the training of a technical agricultural education teacher (animal husbandry and phytotechnics). At the same time I developed extension work towards agricultural communities and in technical schools of agricultural education, as well as research work in this field which had the expected diffusion. In the administrative area, I was part of the committees for the design of the curriculum and the reformulation of the study programs for the specialty of animal production. With great satisfaction, I formed part of the committee that designed the master's degree in technical education at the university. Regarding my international work experience, I can say that I was assigned as a Technical Assistant in Animal Production, on the island of the Commonwealth of Dominica, W.I. for a period of two years. During this time, I developed projects on a rabbit breeding center and another on pigs. I also worked as a professor at the Dupigny Technical College and provided advice to small livestock producers on the island according to my weekly schedule. Several feasible projects, under my authorship, were revealed within the university community during my stay; but one in particular that should be highlighted is the ''Establishment and Management of a Rabbit Farm at the El Goajiro Agricultural Experimental Station'', which was financed by the university for its execution. Columnist for the local press, author of the book Manejo de Potreros en Venezuela (physical).

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      Dairy Goat Farming in the Tropics - Isidro Luzardo

      Index

      Preface

      Chapter I Situational Nature of the Domestic Goat

      Chapter II Importance of Goat Farming

      Chapter III Advantages and Benefits of Goat Breeding

      Chapter IV Reproductive Management

      Chapter V Animal Management on the Farm

      Chapter VI Genetics Applied to Goat Milk Production

      Chapter VII Nutritional Management

      Chapter VIII Nutritional Needs

      Chapter IX Use and Management of Pastures and Grazing Areas on a Farm

      Chapter X Feeding Alternatives Used During Drought

      Chapter XI Constructions and Facilities

      Chapter XII Health Management

      Chapter XIII Public Policies to Increase Milk Production

      Preface

      A 700-kg dairy cow produces approximately 8,000 liters of milk per year across multiple milkings, translating to 12.3 liters of milk per kilogram of body weight per year. In comparison, a 60-kg goat yields around 850 liters annually, or 14.1 liters of milk per kilogram of body weight per year. This comparison highlights that, relative to body weight, goats require less food to sustain their organic maintenance and production, while their milk secretion is proportionately higher. Moreover, goat milk is globally recognized for its better digestibility, particularly for children and the elderly.

      Given this, it is essential to disseminate knowledge about efficient goat dairy farming. Traditional goat farming is predominantly practiced by smallholder farmers in tropical regions, who often lack access to critical information and appropriate technologies. This lack of resources directly impacts their productivity, income, and quality of life.

      As corroborated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the livestock sector has transformed at an unprecedented pace in recent decades. Growing demand for animal-based food in rapidly expanding economies has significantly increased livestock production, supported by technological advancements and structural changes within the sector. While this demand has been largely met through commercial livestock production and its associated supply chains, millions of rural people still rely on traditional livestock farming systems for their livelihoods and food security.

      This point emphasizes the need to guide, train, and educates goat dairy farmers through effective educational and agricultural extension programs. This book aims to serve as a resource for achieving that goal, presenting vital insights into goat dairy farming in tropical climates.

      Financial institutions often believe that granting loans to farmers who lack knowledge about dairy goat farming may lead to financial losses, as these farmers might struggle to repay the loans or may lose collateral. This underscores the critical need for training in dairy goat management to equip farmers with the skills needed to succeed and avoid financial hardship.

      This gap in preparation begs the question: Why should farmers miss out on the opportunity to access valid information? Why would anyone pass up the chance to become a successful goat dairy farmer?

      Though there are books on sheep and goat farming in English, resources specific to tropical goat farming is limited, and many texts require separating useful information for dairy goats from irrelevant data. This book is pedagogically structured, bringing together the most relevant and current information. It addresses all essential aspects, from understanding the situational nature of the domestic goat to the economic importance of goat farming.

      For aspiring young farmers, the book highlights the advantages and benefits of dairy goat farming as a career path and livelihood. For those already in the field, it reinforces the idea that goat dairy farming is a rewarding decision for sustainable work and income.

      The text covers key topics, including reproductive management, animal handling, genetics in milk production, feeding strategies, nutritional needs, pasture and grazing management, and alternative feeding methods during droughts—all to foster efficient production.

      Sections on infrastructure and health management provide technical guidance for establishing and managing a high-performing dairy goat herd.

      Finally, public policy recommendations encourage increased dairy goat production. Dairy goat farmers, as part of civil society, contribute to the national GDP, and it is therefore in the interest of the state to support, guide, and promote optimal conditions for production and trade.

      Chapter I

      Situational Nature of the Domestic Goat

      The domestic goat, Capra aegagrus hircus, originated in the Mediterranean Basin, a vast region encompassing Southern Europe (excluding much

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