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Goat raising in controlled areas and vaccination in Lao PDR

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 1p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The practice described here can be introduced among smallholder goat farmers to reduce their vulnerability to risks and disasters such as disease outbreaks, drought, floods, etc. The practice consists of raising goats in controlled areas instead of free roaming and allows for better livestock management and reduces the risks of spread of diseases between different herds. Furthermore, goats are vaccinated against foot and mouth disease and other parasites. The confinement in which the goats are raised consists of an enclosed area and a homestead that provides shelter and protection for the goats. Fodder is brought to the goats by the famer.

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