Goat Production and Supply Chain Management in the Tropics

Introduction

This book is a practical manual for goat production systems covering: breeding and selection, feeding based on available crops and resources, and targeted preventative health care for increased productivity and income.

Best Practices and Strategies

It outlines best practice and strategies for setting up a farm, overcoming challenges, increasing milk and meat quality, obtaining sustainability, reducing environmental pollution, optimising climatic conditions and tapping into local know-how.

Regional Data and Development

In addition, the book details developing region-specific data for effective decision making and better management, as well as how to run a developmental project to empower stakeholders for higher production, support innovation, and analyse the supply chain for better product quality and marketing.