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Browsing Habit of Goat in Three Different Areas of Bangladesh

M.M. Hossain
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

M. Khan
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

S. Akhter
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The aim of the present study was to investigate the existing rearing pattern of goat and to study the extent of browsing of indigenous tree leaves and shrubs by goat. This study was conducted in three different locations of Bangladesh namely, Ghanna of Jhenaidah, Boraid of Mymensingh and Balapara of Rangpur district. Thirty five farmers from each of the study area were interviewed and collected data were statistically analyzed. In Ghanna of Jhenaidah, the average number of goat reared by the farmer was 8.85 and they have been rearing goat from 9.6 years. About 77.15% of the farmers provided housing facility to their goats. Of all the farmers, 25.7% let their goat for browsing for 7.8 hours; while 9% of the farmers vaccinated their animal regularly. In Boraid of Mymensingh, the average number of goat reared by the farmer was 3.74 and they have been reared goat from 9.48 years. 20.0% of the farmers were provided housing facility to their goats. 22.8% of the respondent farmers were let their goat for browsing for 7.14 hours, 18% of the farmers vaccinated their animal regularly. In Balapara of Rangpur district, the average number of goat reared by the farmer was 2.88 and they have been reared goat from 8.45 years. 48.58% of the farmers were provided housing facility to their goats. 85.0% of the respondent farmers were let their goat for browsing for 6.45 hours, 57% of the farmers vaccinated their animal regularly. The results of this study will be helpful for the farmers and researchers to know the existing rearing pattern and extent of browsing of goat in different areas of Bangladesh.

Keywords: Goat, Browsing habit, Tree leaves.

Location: Three different locations of Bangladesh namely, Ghanna of Jhenaidah, Boraid of Mymensingh and Balapara of Rangpur district

Start Date: 00-07-2004

End Date: 00-06-2005

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Goat

Objectives:

1. To study the existing rearing pattern of goat in three selected area of Bangladesh, and to obtain information on available feed resources used for goat browsing.

Methodology:

Study area and period of study: The field survey was conducted to fulfill the objectives of feeding strategies of goats. Three districts of Bangladesh were chosen considering the high concentration of goats. Ghanna village of Jhenaidah Sadar upazila under Jhenaidah district, Boraid village of Bhaluka upazila under Mymensingh district and Balapara of Rangpur Sadar upazila under Rangpur district were selected for survey. The survey of the study covered one year period from July 2004 to June 2005. Selection of Sample: A total 105 goat rearing farmers taking 35 from each location were selected randomly for data collection with interview schedule. Three group discussions with goat rearing farmers were also made in these three locations in presence of Upazila Livestock Officer (ULO) and local NGOs representatives for collecting information regarding goat rearing. Design of interview schedule: Following the objective of the study, a draft interview schedule was prepared at first. The draft interview schedules were pre tested in the survey area. Then some parts of the draft schedule were modified in the light of actual and practical experiences gathered from pre-testing. After making necessary adjustment a final interview schedule was developed in logical sequences which include the following information: (i)dentification of the respondent and family information (ii) Family size, education and occupation of the farmer (iii) Land utilization pattern (iv) Information about goat (v) Goat keeping trend (vi) Housing management (vii) List of tree leaves/pods usually browsed by goat and their availability throughout the year (viii) Browsing time (ix) Daily routine activities of farmers for rearing goat (x) Participation of family members in different activities of goat rearing (xi) Health care (xii) Marketing of goat and goat products (xiii) Training on goat rearing (xiv) Problems related to goat rearing. Data collection and processing: Primary data were collected from the farmers who were involved in goat rearing. Before starting the interview the objectives and nature of study were focused to farmer. Then interview were completed by questioning and answering method. The collected data were coded, summarized and processed for the analysis. Data were confirmed to eliminate all possible errors and inconsistencies. Then the processed data were inserted in computer using the concerned software Microsoft Excel. Statistical analysis:Data were compiled, tabulated and analyzed with simple statistical method to fulfill the objectives of the study. Tabular technique was applied for the analysis of data using simple statistical tools like mean, standard deviation and percentages. Data were analyzed with the help of computer package Microsoft Excel.

Source of Information: J. Agrofor. Environ. 3 (1): 17-20, 2009; ISSN 1995-6983

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Achievement/Findings:

From the study it may be concluded that most of the farmers reared their goat in traditional scavenging rearing system. Goats are mainly live on browsing of tree leaves. Provision of concentrate feed other than tree leaves were scanty.

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