Total 80 respondents from Sirohi tehsil of Sirohi district from 4 randomly selected villages were used for this study. Total 80 respondents were used in this study. Results showed that 67.50% of respondents had partially adopted the goat management practices. Majority of the respondents highly adopted the feeding and marketing practice among the goat management practices. In breeding practices, heat detection by observing proper symptoms was highly adopted by goat owners and obtained overall first rank (MPS=91.35). In case of feeding practices, protection of pasture land from predator/wild animals through fencing was highly adopted by the goat owners and obtained first rank (MPS=93.33). Adoption of providing drinking water through in animal shed got first rank in housing practices. In case of health care practices, disposal of placenta was highly adopted by the goat owners and obtained first rank. Sale of buck at the marketing age was highly adopted among the marketing practices for getting higher price and obtained firstrank

Chopra, Gautam

Kakraliya, Arjun Lal

Pandey, Ramesh

Serawat, Rohan

Tetarwal, Jhabar Mal

English

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No other use, including posting to another Internet site, is permitted without permission from the copyright owner (not AgEcon Search), or as allowed under the provisions of Fair Use, U.S. Copyright Act, Title 17 U.S.C.No endorsement of AgEcon Search or its fundraising activities by the author(s) of the following work or their employer(s) is intended or implied._____________________________________________________________________________________________________  *Corresponding author: E-mail: arjunkakraliya65000@gmail.com;    Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology  40(2): 71-75, 2022; Article no.AJAEES.83628 ISSN: 2320-7027    Adoption of Management Practices of Goat Farming in Sirohi Tehsil of Sirohi District, Rajasthan, India  Arjun Lal Kakraliya a*, Ramesh Pandey a, Gautam Chopra a,  Jhabar Mal Tetarwal a and Rohan Serawat a  a Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj, 211007 (U.P.), India.  Authors’ contributions   This work was carried out in collaboration among all authors. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.  Article Information  DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2022/v40i230848  Open Peer Review History: This journal follows the Advanced Open Peer Review policy. Identity of the Reviewers, Editor(s) and additional Reviewers, peer review comments, different versions of the manuscript, comments of the editors, etc are available here: https://www.sdiarticle5.com/review-history/83628   Received 08 December 2021  Accepted 16 February 2022 Published 16 February 2022   ABSTRACT  Total 80 respondents from Sirohi tehsil of Sirohi district from 4 randomly selected villages were used for this study. Total 80 respondents were used in this study. Results showed that 67.50% of respondents had partially adopted the goat management practices. Majority of the respondents highly adopted the feeding and marketing practice among the goat management practices. In breeding practices, heat detection by observing proper symptoms was highly adopted by goat owners and obtained overall first rank (MPS=91.35). In case of feeding practices, protection of pasture land from predator/wild animals through fencing was highly adopted by the goat owners and obtained first rank (MPS=93.33). Adoption of providing drinking water through in animal shed got first rank in housing practices. In case of health care practices, disposal of placenta was highly adopted by the goat owners and obtained first rank. Sale of buck at the marketing age was highly adopted among the marketing practices for getting higher price and obtained firstrank.   Keywords: Management practices; adoption; goat; Sirohi.    Original Research Article     Kakraliya et al.; AJAEES, 40(2): 71-75, 2022; Article no.AJAEES.83628    72  1. INTRODUCTION  In Rajasthan, the largest state accounting for more than 10% of the nation’s geographical area and 5% of its population, livestock is the most important source of livelihood after agriculture. The state has the highest (11%) livestock population of 20.94 Population (In million) 2019. However, the major part of the state is under arid zone and part of Thar Desert, having adverse climatic conditions with scarcity of water for irrigation and erratic rains with very 2 low average annual rainfall and facing recurrent drought [1-3]. At time of adversities in the state, animal husbandry is the most important source of livelihood in the state and contributes significantly to the rural family income. Further, this sector contributes approximately 8% to the state’s GDP [4-6].  The main sources of livelihoods in the arid and semi-arid region of Rajasthan are agro forestry, agri-horticulture and animal husbandry. The landless and marginal farmers generally rear goats for their livelihoods. The goats in the region are mainly non-descript and different grades of Jakhrana, Sirohi and Marwari.  Efficient management is necessary to increase milk and meat production. An efficient management needs a strong database. Efforts should be aimed to collect and correlate all available information. Valid guidelines for developing programs by introducing improved and scientific management practices for solving the problems encountered, are required.  2. METHODOLGY  The study was conducted in Sirohi District, Rajasthan, which was selected purposively. The district comprised of of 5 tehsils, out of which one tehsils Sirohi was selected. Further, four villages selected from tehsil were identified. From each village 20 respondents were selected randomly. Thus, the entire sample consists of 80 respondents from selected four villages in Sirohi tehsil of Sirohi District, Rajasthan. A list of goat owners of selected villages was prepared with the help of village Sarpanch and Patwari with the criteria to select from all strata, was divided in three categories according to herd size viz. small, medium, large.  Interview method was applied during data collection. Interview schedule was divided into major parts. First section included profile of respondents and second section was I question related to management practices of goat owners.  3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION  3.1 Adoption of Various Improved Management Practices by Goat Owners  To get an overview of adoption level, the respondents were divided into three groups viz., (i) least adoption (<59), (ii) partially adoption (59-67) and (iii) fully adoption (>67). The groups were formulated on the basis of calculated mean and standard deviation of the adoption scores obtained by the respondents. The data presented in table 1 indicate that majority of respondents (67.50%) adopted the partially, 21.25% adopted least while remaining 11.25% adopted fully the recommended goat management practices.  3.2 Adoption of Improved Breeding Management Techniques  The data accorded in (Table 2) indicated that a fair majority of goat owners (MPS=91.35) practiced heat detection by observing proper heat symptoms and ranked first in the ranked order. Likewise extra managerial care (MPS=74.44) at the time of kidding and allowing one breeding buck for 25-30 breedable goats (MPS=64.98) were adopted by majority of respondents according to the way they were ranked at second and third in the priority. It was noted that extra care of pregnant doe (MPS=63.33), extra ration for strength to breeding buck (MPS=54.75) were adopted by majority of the goat owners in the study area, selection of breeding buck (MPS=48.33), practice of changing breeding buck (MPS=40.00) and castration at less than 3 months age (MPS=36.33) were followed by less than half of the total respondents of the study thus fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth rank in the hierarchy.  Table 1. Adoption of improved management practices by goat owners  S. No. Adoption level F % 1 Least adoption (<59) 17 21.25 2 Partially adoption (59- 67) 54 67.50 3 Fully adoption (>67) 9 11.25     Kakraliya et al.; AJAEES, 40(2): 71-75, 2022; Article no.AJAEES.83628    73  Table 2. Adoption of improved breeding management techniques  Sr. No. Practices MPS Rank 1 Use of breeding buck for 25-30 breedable goat 64.98 III 2 Extra care of pregnant doe 63.33 IV 3 Extra managerial care of at the time of kidding 74.44 II 4 Feeding of extra ration for strength to breeding buck 54.75 V 5 Castration at the age of less than 3 months age 36.33 VIII 6 Heat detection by observing propersymptoms 91.35 I 7 Selection of breeding buck 48.33 VI 8 Exchange of breeding buck 40.00 VII  3.3 Adoption of Improved Feeding Management Techniques  The data accorded in (Table 3) indicated that a fair majority of goat owners (MPS=93.33) practiced protection of pasture land from predator/wild animals through fencing and ranked first in the ranked order. Likewise feeding of dry fodder (MPS=68.12) as per requirement and providing calcium treated clean drinking water (MPS=56.33) were adopted by majority of respondents according they were ranked at second and third in the priority. It was noted that preservation of tree leaves after drying at appropriate moisture (MPS=52.66), feeding of mineral mixture (MPS=48.11) were adopted by majority of the goat owners in the study area. Adding common salt in feed (MPS=46.33), feeding of balance ration in quality and quantity according to their age (MPS=38.67) and feeding of concentrates as per production (MPS=36.11) were followed by less than half of the total respondents of the study thus fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth rank in the hierarchy.  3.4 Adoption of Improved Housing Management Techniques  The data accorded in (Table 4) indicate that a fair majority of goat owners (MPS=90.11) providing drinking water through in animal shed and ranked first in the ranked order. Likewise provision for proper ventilation (MPS=84.30) for fresh air and provision to protect from cold stress during winter season (MPS=82.08) were adopted by majority of respondents according they were ranked at second and third in the priority. It was noted that regularly use of disinfectant in goat house(MPS=61.13), feeding through/manger for hygiene (MPS=53.75) were adopted by majority of the goat owners in the study area, construction of goat house in East-West direction (MPS=49.98), isolation shed of sick animals (MPS=43.12) and separate breeding pen for breeding buck (MPS=40.00) were followed by less than half of the total respondents of the study thus fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth rank in the hierarchy.  3.5 Adoption of Improved Health Care Management Techniques  The data accorded in (Table 5) indicate that a fair majority of goat owners (MPS=94.11) disposal of placenta and ranked first in the ranked order. Likewise regular control of ectoparasites (MPS=68.33) and deworming against internal parasites (MPS=62.94) were adopted by majority of respondents according they were ranked at second and third in the priority. It was noted that timely vaccination against contagious disease (MPS=58.67), treatment of common disease of goat by veterinarians (MPS=48.19) were adopted by majority of the goat owners in the study area. Practicing isolation of sick animals from flock (MPS=41.33), practicing hair clipping at proper time (MPS=39.79) and hoof trimming at proper time (MPS=33.98) were followed by less than half of the total respondents of the study thus fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth rank in the hierarchy.  3.6 Adoption of Improved Marketing Management Techniques  The data accorded in (Table 6) indicate that a fair majority of goat owners (MPS=64.33) sale of buck at the marketing age and ranked first in the ranked order. Likewise sale of buck at proper weight (MPS=61.98) and selection of right marketing channel for sale (MPS=45.66) were adopted by majority of respondents and according they were ranked at second and third in the priority. It was noted that sale of buck during festival days (MPS=38.67) and regular sale of goat manure through appropriate channel (MPS=33.58) were followed by less than half of the total respondents of the study area thus fourth and fifth rank in the hierarchy.     Kakraliya et al.; AJAEES, 40(2): 71-75, 2022; Article no.AJAEES.83628    74  Table 3. Adoption of improved feeding management techniques  Sr. No. Practices MPS Rank 1 Preservation of tree leaves after drying at Appropriate moisture 52.66 IV 2 Feeding of dry fodder as per requirement 68.12 II 3 Feeding of concentrates as per production 36.11 VIII 4 Feeding of mineral mixture 48.11 V 5 Providing calcium treated clean drinking water 56.33 III 6 Protection of pasture land from predator/wild animals through fencing 93.33 I 7 Feeding of balance ration in quality and quantity according to their age 38.67 VII 8 Adding common salt in feed 46.33 VI  Table 4. Adoption of improved housing management techniques  S. No. Practices MPS Rank 1 Isolation shed of sick animals 43.12 VII 2 Separate breeding pen for breeding buck 40.00 VIII 3 Providing drinking water through in animal shed 90.11 I 4 Regularly use of disinfectant in goat house 61.13 IV 5 Construction of goat house in East- West direction 49.98 VI 6 Provision to protect from cold stress during winter season 82.08 III 7 Feeding through/manger for hygiene 53.75 V 8 Provision for proper ventilation for fresh air 84.30 II  Table 5. Adoption of improved health care management techniques  Sr. No. Practices MPS Rank 1 Timely vaccination against contagious diseases 58.67 IV 2 Deworming against internal parasites 62.94 III 3 Regular control of ectoparasitic 68.33 II 4 Treatment of common disease of goat by veterinarians 48.19 V 5 Hoof trimming at proper time 33.98 VIII 6 Practicing isolation of sick animals from flock 41.33 VI 7 Practicing hair clipping at proper time 39.79 VII 8 Disposal of placenta 94.11 I  Table 6. Adoption of scientific marketing practices by the goat owners  Sr. No. Practices MPS Rank 1 Selection of right marketing channel for sale 45.66 III 2 Sale of buck during festival days 38.67 IV 3 Sale of buck at proper weight 61.98 II 4 Sale of buck at the marketing age 64.33 I 5 Regular sale of goat manure through appropriate channel 33.58 V  4. CONCLUSION  It may be concluded that a tremendous adoption gap exists in almost all the goat management practices in the study area. These may be due to lack of awareness, orientation and training to the goat keepers it’s there for suggested that more number of training program be organized for the client system so as to improve their skills in performing significant goat management practices it must be understood properly that all the goat management practices are equally important and if they are not there are practices properly, we have adverse effect on production and productivity of the goat.      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