A study on growth performance of local goats under different housing management system with suitable recommendation for improving productivity Dr. R. Jayashree, Assoc. prof (I/C), Dept. of AGB, Dr. K.C. Veeranna, Dean, Veterinary College, Shivamogga and Dr. K. Satyanarayana Prof & Head, Dept. of VAHE, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore
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Objective • To find if there in any variation in the growth performance of local goats maintained under different housing management systems in southern districts of Karnataka.
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Materials and methods
• Goats reared under two different housing systems was identified • 100 animals in each group were selected and growth traits were measured and analysed • Identifying the constraints and suggesting suitable recommendation Extension conference VCS 2019
ďƒ˜ Two housing systems of rearing was selected A.Raised shed built with the locally available materials like bamboo for flooring and coconut or areca leaves for roof. B.Pucca shed with house built using concrete pillars/welded pillars, asbestos sheet or tiled roofing raised flooring with wooden planks or concrete flooring
B
A
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Roof materials A
B
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Flooring A
B
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ďƒ˜ Recording various body measures (Body weight , height and chest girth) were recorded ďƒ˜ Age grouping - 0-3 months, 3-6 months 6-12 months and more than 12 months
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Measuring Body weight Height and Chest girth
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Results Body measures
Body weight (Kg) Height (cm) Chest girth(cm)
Housing 0-3 model months
3-6 months
6-12 months
More than 12 months
A
8.21
17.43
21.13
33.6
B
10.20
17.09
23.32
30.35
A
41.81
62.42
65.00
75.09
B
42.20
62.23
64.48
76.18
A
41.72
62.71
66.28
70.88
B
41.68
63.20
66.79
72.00
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Trend in growth rate
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ďƒ˜ Identifying the constraints faced by the two housing systems
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Results and suggestions Less investment Constraint -frequent repair of the sheds
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Better flooring facility
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Alternate sustainable models suggested
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Conclusion
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Thank you
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