Breeds of Sheep and Goat in Gujarat and Their Importance

The national rural economy depends heavily on goats. In rural India, they are raised by more than 70% of small farmers and landless agricultural laborers. Comparing raising goats to raising other livestock breeds, poor farmers can profit greatly socioeconomically from doing so. A few of the many benefits of this firm that guarantee high income are low input, great efficiency, easy marketing, and unprejudiced social acceptance of their products. Sheep produce meat, fleece, hides, excrement and to some extent milk in addition to being utilized for transportation. Goat milk is beneficial for those with peptic ulcers, liver issues, jaundice, biliary diseases, and other digestive issues since it has significant buffering characteristics. Each year, three different sorts of cash are generated by the production of wool, meat, and manure. Sheep and goats can be sold for a quick profit as early as 5 to 6 months of age (preferably, before 1 year)