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A dairy goat production handbook for farmers

Year of publication 2010

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 14 p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Dairy goat rearing is very beneficial for farming families, apart from the milk which is very nutritious, goat meat is also a delicacy for many households. Goats can also be used to provide manure for the farm and also earn the farmer more income. With limited capital a farmer can start a dairy goat project and be able to reap benefits from it within a short time.

Language English

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