Training cum Demonstration on Scientific Goat Farming for Enhancing Productivity and Income Generation

Division of Animal Science, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, conducted a training cum demonstration on “Scientific Goat Farming For Enhancing Productivityand Income Generation from 6-8, July 2022 at Ranchi Basti, Maymyo village. A total of 30 farmers, including 27 women farmers, attended the program. During the training program, farmers were given knowledge on scientific goat farming, treatment and control of diseases with particular reference to control of parasitic infestation, breeding management and multiplier flock concept, management of kids and pregnant does, feed and fodder requirements, and hands on training on usage of FAMACHA chart for detection of anemia and control of the parasitic infestation. The exposure visit was also organized to Animal Science Farm Complex, wherein they visited the dairy farm, poultry farm, hatchery unit, fodder germplasm block, and chaff cutter unit. Demonstration of goat insemination was also shown and explained to the farmers. Farmers expressed their gratitude to the ICAR-CIARI for conducting the program and also urged to arrange more programs in the future. A team of scientists' vizDr. Jai Sunder, Dr. T. Sujatha, Dr.P.Perumal, Dr. D. Bhattacharya, Dr.A.K.De, Dr. P.A. Bala, Dr.R.R.Alyethodi.andDr. K. Muniswamy coordinated the entire program.