Do you know that group of goats is called a tribe

9 Reasons Why Goat Farming Might Not Be for You

1. Too Cheap to start? Feed costs are minimal.

2. No Space? No Problem. Goats need little room spaces in intensive systems.

3. Think There’s No Variety? 300+ breeds prove otherwise.

4. No Demand? Goat products sell fast.

5. Climate Issues? Not for Them. Goat adapt anywhere.

6. Too Slow? Goats reproduce quickly.

7. Fear Diseases? Don’t. They’re naturally hardy. And one of the most disease resistant livestock specie.

8. Maintenance Worries? Forget It. Goats are low-maintenance.

9. Not Profitable? Think Again. Milk, meat, and fiber bring great returns.

Still think goat farming isn’t for you?

Rodney Ambe
Animal Bioscientist

Maximizing Milk Production In Alpine Dairy Goat

1. Nutrition:
- Balanced Diet: Ensure a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins. High-quality forage like alfalfa or clover, along with grains such as corn or barley, can boost milk yield.
- Fresh Water: Provide clean and fresh water at all times to maintain hydration levels and support milk production.
- Supplements: Consider adding mineral supplements and vitamins to the diet to meet the goats' nutritional needs.

2. Breeding:
- Select High-Producing Breeds: Alpine goats are known for their high milk production. Ensure you select the best breeding stock to maintain and improve milk yield.
- Proper Breeding Practices: Breed does at the appropriate age (around 7-10 months) and ensure they are in good health to maximize fertility and milk production.

3. Milking Practices:
- Consistent Milking Schedule: Stick to a regular milking schedule to maintain milk production levels.
- Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness during milking to prevent contamination and ensure high-quality milk.

Disease Control

1. Biosecurity:
- Isolation: Isolate new animals for at least 30 days before introducing them to the herd to prevent the spread of diseases.
- Quarantine: Quarantine new additions and inspect them for any signs of illness.
- Clean Environment: Keep the living area clean and regularly disinfect equipment and feeding areas.

2. Vaccination and Deworming:
- Vaccination: Follow a vaccination schedule to protect goats from common diseases.
- Deworming: Regularly deworm goats to control internal parasites. Use different classes of dewormers to avoid resistance.

3. Health Monitoring:
- Regular Check-ups: Schedule regular veterinary check-ups to monitor the health of the goats.

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The Crystal Ball:

In the south of Spain, there was a small village whose people were very joyful. The children played under the shades of trees in the gardens of their homes.

A shepherd boy named Nasir stayed near the village with his father, mother and grandmother. Each morning, he took his herd of goats up the hills to find a suitable place for them to graze. In the afternoon he would return with them to the village. Each night his grandmother would tell him a story - the story of stars. This story really interested Nasir.

On one of those days, as Nasir was watching his herd and playing his flute, he suddenly saw a wonderful light behind a flower bush. When he approached the bush, he saw a transparent and very beautiful crystal ball.

The crystal ball was glittering like a colorful rainbow. Nasir carefully took it in his hand and turned it around. With surprise, suddenly, he heard a weak voice coming from the crystal ball. It said, "You can make a wish that your heart desires and I will fulfill it."

Nasir could not believe that he had actually heard a voice. When he made sure that he had indeed heard that voice from the crystal ball, he was very confused. He had so many wishes that he could not decide upon one particular wish. He said to himself, 'if I wait till tomorrow I will remember many things. Then I will make my wish.'

He put the crystal ball in a bag and, gathering the herd, happily returned to the village. He decided that he would not tell anyone about the crystal ball.

On the following day also, Nasir could not decide what to wish for, because he really had everything he needed.

The days passed as usual, but Nasir was still unable to make his wish. But he appeared to be very cheerful. The people around him were amazed to see the change in his disposition.

One day, a boy followed Nasir and his herd and hid behind a tree. Nasir, as usual, sat in one corner, took out the crystal ball and for a few moments looked at it. The boy waited for the moment when Nasir would go to sleep. When Nasir did fall asleep after a while, the boy took the crystal ball and ran away.

When he arrived at the village, he called all the people and showed them the crystal ball. The citizens of that village took the crystal ball in their hands and turned it around with surprise. Suddenly they heard a voice from inside the crystal ball, which said, "I can fulfill your wish." One person took the ball and screamed, "I want one bag full of gold." Another took the ball and said loudly, "I want two chests full of jewelry." Some of them wished that they would have their own palace with a grand door made from pure gold, instead of their old houses. Some others wished for bags full of jewelry.

All their wishes were fulfilled, but still the citizens of the village were not happy. They were jealous because the person that had a palace had no gold and the person that had the gold had no palace. For this reason, the citizens of the village were angry with each other and stopped speaking to each other. The gardens in the village where children used to play were no more. There were palaces and gold everywhere. The children became terribly unhappy. Only Nasir and his family were happy and contented. Every morning and afternoon he would play the flute.

One day the children of the village took the crystal ball to Nasir. The children said to Nasir, "When we had a small village, we all were happy and joyful." The parents also spoke. They said, "In one way or another, all of us are unhappy. The luxurious palaces and jewelry only bring us pain."

When Nasir saw that the people were really regretful, he said, "Even though the crystal ball asked me to wish for something, I have not done it so far. But if you really want everything to return to its own place, then I will wish for it."

Everyone happily agreed. Nasir took the crystal ball in his hand, turned it around and wished that the village would become the same as it was before. In a moment, the palaces disappeared, the green gardens appeared, and the same old village full of trees was there.

Once again the people started to live happily and the children played under the shade of trees. Nasir continued his contented life every day, playing his flute at sunset. Its sweet sound was heard throughout the beautiful green village.

Moral: We should be happy with whatever we have and not be greedy.

Providing adequate shelter for goats is crucial for maintaining their health, productivity, and overall well-being. Goats need shelter to protect themselves from harsh weather conditions, predators, and disease.

A well-designed shelter helps goats feel secure, reduces stress, and improves breeding and kidding outcomes. Extreme temperatures, wind, rain, and sun can be detrimental to goats, making shelter essential.

There are various types of shelters, including simple structures like three-sided shelters or lean-tos, barns, and hoop houses. When designing a shelter, consider orientation, ventilation, space, lighting, and flooring.

Ideally, shelters should face east or southeast to maximize natural light, have adequate airflow to prevent moisture buildup, and provide 10-15 square feet per goat. Flooring should be dry and non-slip, such as concrete or gravel.

Regular shelter maintenance is vital and includes cleaning and disinfecting, checking for damage, ensuring adequate bedding, and monitoring temperature and humidity levels.

Providing shade structures for outdoor areas and securing shelters and pastures with fencing are additional considerations. Climate-specific designs may also be necessary.

Incorporating feeding and watering systems into shelter design can improve efficiency. Effective shelter management is vital for goat health, productivity, and profitability.

When you understand goat shelter needs and implement well-designed shelters, you will greatly improve herd's overall well-being and productivity.

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JOKES OF THE DAY

1. Only an Igbo man, will do his traditional wedding in the afternoon, and still open shop in the evening.

2. I thought I have seen it all, until I found out that the girl that søld agidi to me this morning, is the same girl that wrote on Facebook, that she studied at Oxford University.

3. One thing I hate about Facebook is that, a girl will post " I wanna slëêp nākēd on my bed, who wants to jøin me?". sharp sharp you will see 3,458 likes and 5,450 comments.

But someone will post " let us use ten minutes to thank God, for keeping us alive", then you will be seeing 18 likes and 20 comments.

There is God ooo.

4. Nigerian girls and their makeup shaa. You can even tøast one girl twice in a day, without knowing. I'm talking from experience.

5. Jealousy is when you see two goats having s£× and you decided to separate them please what is the colour of your prøblem 🏽‍

6. Can you imagine a girl who has dīabetes who still have a sugar daddy my question is do you want to dīe

7. Some girls are not romant!c at all, you will hīt her with a pillow then Boom! She is chasing you with a knīfe

8. I think I know everything in biology until one girl told me aquatic animal is from Akwaibom. I just locked my door and criēd for 2 hours 🙆🏽‍

9. Nepa in Nigeria doing promo be like pay your bills for complete three months and stand a chance to win a Generator

10. To those who swallow rice but chew eba my question is what is actually your aim in life

11. Even if you skip my posts, I won't give up... No be today I dey write homework, submit and teacher no mark am ...🤷

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This girl is Swamidwa Habidadi from Burkina Faso .
She is a farmer, she started farming at the age of 16 after her parents died.

She loves farming than her academic, she demarcated her 6 hectors into many segments, rice, maize, beans, soya and fruits other hector for industrial.

Her parents left 6 hectors, that land she used for farming only, inshort is her main source of income..

Swamidwa this year she harvest 10,000 bags of maize,8,000 bags of rice and 5,000 bags of ground nuts.

She has more than 900 cattles,500 goats,she employees 20 males and 20 females for labour,she has a tractor for easy cultivation.

As am talking she is riding Vx Hilux,apart from this vehicle she has namely cars like 4 BMW, 2 Mercedes Benz wagon and 3 range Rover. She shopped 40 motorcycle for each laborer. She pitched 3 big hotels,.

Currently,, in her area she is main philanthropist, she managed to bring electricity, taps, inshort she is a breadwinner in her area.

Who knows tomorrow

And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;