Report submitted by Intercooperation Social Development India Special thanks to Mamta Dhawan (IGA CR - India) ![]() Executive Summary Introduction International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) mandated Intercooperation Social Development to conduct goat value chain analysis. The objectives of the analysis are to:
Goat Production India with 135 million goat population ranks second in the world in goat meat production and its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) value is Rs. 386 billion. Economically weak and socially backward communities keep goat as subsistence. The goat production system in the country is categorized as Extensive Grazing (predominant in Odisha), Tethering (Parts of Bihar and Eastern UP), Semi-Intensive Production and Intensive Production Systems. Women perform major activities in goat keeping while men play key role in marketing. Primary source of goat nutrition is through extensive grazing/browsing with zero to marginal supplements at homes. In addition, some of the challenges in goat feeding include shortage of crop residue with change in pulse cropping and stringent forest regulations. High mortality, especially of kids (up to 40%) due to diseases like Peste des Pettis Ruminants (PPR), Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and poor management are major challenges in the goat sub-sector. Despite the Government of India (GoI) initiatives, the estimated annual loss on account of PPR was Rs. 1204 billion in small ruminants and Rs.23.19 billion due to FMD (large ruminants and small ruminants put together). Non-availability of quality breeding stock is another major challenge resulting in low productivity. The National Livestock Mission (NLM) programme of the Government of India promotes small ruminant development initiatives by using the platforms of women’s Self Help Groups (SHG) and also other cooperative structures. READ THE FULL REPORT
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Report of the study conducted in Northern Karnataka Markets Dr. B. R. Athani Special thanks to Mamta Dhawan (IGA CR - India) ![]() Abstract Increase in urbanization and per capita incomes have lead to shift in preferences of consumers towards protein rich foods, mainly the meat and dairy products. Within the meat subsector, the consumers in the terminal markets can be segmented based on their attitude towards the type of meat in terms of its quality, age, sex and species of origin. As a result, the traditional livestock markets are getting reorganized as monopolistic competitive with focus on the above parameters. On the other hand, the data suggests that shepherding is declining in irrigated areas for want of grazing land and several other factors. But in other areas, predominantly the uplands, the trends are encouraging. The vibrant live animal markets are subtly heralding new opportunities in the subsector. The study was intended to undertake subsector analysis for small ruminants with more focus on their markets and the supply channels operating in the vicinity of production areas. Subsector was mapped to analyze the dynamics including the gaps in order to identify and address the bottlenecks. The results points out that even though the markets appear monopolistic competitive, still, they are complex and lack considerable degree of transparency in pricing, grading the animals and flow of market information. Traders generally use “nigah” method of pricing that does not employ scientific measurements to determine price. The price spread appears relatively thin, depends again on size of markets and presence of participants from far off metro cities. The channel length is shorter in small satellite markets where shandy traders and butchers from nearby small towns dominate. The price of the meat in such small markets is also lower compared to the one at metro cities by 20%-30%. Ideally the price of live animals should have direct correlation with price of meat in terminal markets, but we observed that it is never a straight jacket transfer. Apart from trade controlled assessments, tendencies for opportunistic behavior by the buyers based on the local market conditions (in terms of inflow of animals, distresses on part of sellers, number of participants from metros, etc.) determine price trends. 03 de dezembro de 2020, 17h - 04 de dezembro de 2020, 22h Ver datas e horários Videoconferência via Sympla Streaming Website: https://www.sympla.com.br/webinar-de-caprinocultura-de-iga--goat-webinar-of-iga__972422 Programa/Programa Fechas/Data: Diciembre (Dezembro) 3 y 4 de 2020 Day 1 – December 3, 2020 17:00 Hours (GMT-3) – Ver mapa abajo para horas en diferentes paises Bienvenida y presentación panelistas: Clara Viviana Rúa -DR Suramérica Table One/Mesa 1
Table Two /Mesa 2 Contexto de la producción en cada país (Population, states with the highest production, associations, strengths, opportunities) 15 minutes of presentation of each
Day 2, December 4, 2020 Bienvenida y presentación panelistas: Livio – CR Brazil Table Three /Mesa 3 Context of small ruminant production by country (Population, states with the highest production, associations, strengths, opportunities) 15 minutes of presentation of each
Sesión preguntas /conversatorio/conclusión: Davinia Sánchez (20 minutes) Table Four /Mesa 4 Retos de la producción caprina en Sur América Challenges of South America goat production – Open discussion Moderation: Jean Marie Luginbuhl - IGA Secretary & Clara Viviana Rúa -DR South America Mapa de fusos horarios de Sudamerica
We want to welcome our newest IGA institutional member, the Breeds of Origin Conservancy.
Breeds of Origin Conservancy is a voluntary organization established in 2016 in Malta. They believe that conservation of the endemic flora and fauna, indigenous breeds; native species and subspecies; and cultivated varieties of trees and plants is vital to preserving the Maltese biodiversity for economic, social, educational, and cultural purposes. Today, these indigenous breeds, endemic species and subspecies, and cultivated varieties of trees and plants are increasingly threatened through commercial agriculture and consumption habits. They are convinced that since the protection and conservation of these breeds, species, subspecies, and varieties are of vital importance to Malta and a part of their national heritage, it is their obligation to ensure their survival. To learn more about Breeds of Origin Conservancy visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BreedsofOrigin Special thanks to Marisia Geraci (IGA CR - South Africa) and Rauri Alcock (Director of Mdukatshani)
In 2017, there were no goat abattoirs in all of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho or Zimbabwe. So when the South African Agribusiness Development Agency was told to build one in KwaZulu Natal Province, they asked for help from Mdukatshani, a local NGO that is implementing a Goat Agribusiness Project. Director Rauri Alcock found the closest one in Tete, Mozambique. Here is his report of the visit. Unfortunately, in 2020, this goat abattoir is not yet built. ![]() IGA Country Representative for Venezuela Alejandro Salvador lives in Maracay, Venezuela. He received his Master’s Degree in Animal Production in 2000 from the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of the Central University of Venezuela. In 2013, he received a Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences from the Faculty of Agronomy of the Central University of Venezuela. He has participated as an exhibitor in more than 80 conferences, congresses, and courses. Alejandro is the author and co-author of 22 articles in peer-reviewed and indexed journals and three book chapters. He has also participated in numerous publications and TV shows of an informative nature. Currently, he serves as Professor of Animal Production, teaching Ruminant Production and Sheep and Goats Production at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, where he has worked for more than 25 years. He also works as a consultant advising different farms in Venezuela. Alejandro participates as a Member of the Technical Board of ASOCABRA (Association of Dairy Goat Breeders of Venezuela), and manager and founding member of CAVIDOC (Venezuelan Chamber of the Goat and Sheep Industry). Alejandro participated in the IGA International Conference on Goats in 2008 in Queretaro, Mexico, and in 2012 during the conference in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Want to learn more about our other Country Representatives? Click here. ![]() Representante de IGA en Venezuela Alejandro Salvador vive en Maracay, Venezuela, recibió su Maestría en Producción Animal mención Sistemas de Producción Animal en el año 2000 en la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias de la Universidad Central de Venezuela, y el Doctorado en Ciencias Agrícolas en el año 2013 en la Facultad de Agronomía de la Universidad Central de Venezuela. Ha participado como expositor en más de 80 conferencias en Congresos, Cursos y Jornadas. Autor y Coautor de 22 artículos en revistas arbitradas e indexadas, además de tres capítulos de libros. También ha participado en numerosas publicaciones y programas de TV de índole divulgativo. Actualmente, se desempeña como Profesor Titular de la Catedra de Producción Animal, donde imparte las asignaturas Producción de Rumiantes y Producción de Ovinos y Caprinos de la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias por más de 25 años. También se desempeña en el ejercicio privado de la profesión asesorando diferentes apriscos en Venezuela. Participa como Miembro de la Mesa Técnica de ASOCABRA (Asociación de Criadores de Cabras Lecheras de Venezuela), y directivo y miembro fundador de CAVIDOC (Cámara Venezolana de la Industria Ovino Caprina en Venezuela). Ha participado en IGA desde 2008 en el Congreso en Queretaro, Mexico, y posteriormente en el Congreso de Gran Canarias, España en 2012. ¿Quiere obtener más información sobre nuestros otros representantes de países? Haga clic aquí. ![]() Epidemiology and disease control by region
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![]() IGA Country Representative for Ecuador Manuel received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science from the National University of Loja, Ecuador. He also obtained a Doctorate in Veterinary Sciences - Animal Genetics at the Institute of Animal Science, Cuba. Currently, Manuel is a professor of Goat Production (Caprinocultura) and Animal Genetics at the State University of Bolívar, Ecuador. His focus is on goat milk production and animal behavior. Manuel is an academic advisor for Master’s and undergraduate theses focused on studying environmental and genetic factors that affect a goat’s lactation curve. Want to learn more about our other Country Representatives? Click here. ![]() Representante de IGA en Ecuador Manuel se graduó de Doctor en Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia en la Universidad Nacional de Loja, Ecuador y, obtuvo su Doctorado en Ciencias Veterinarias, mención Genética Animal en el Instituto de Ciencia Animal, Cuba. Es profesor de Caprinocultura y Genética Animal en la Universidad Estatal de Bolívar, Ecuador. Sus estudios se centran en la producción de leche de cabra y comportamiento animal. Ha sido asesor académico de tesis de Maestría y pregrado centradas al estudio de la curva de lactación, factores ambientales y genéticos que la afectan en caprinos. ¿Quiere obtener más información sobre nuestros otros representantes de países? Haga clic aquí. |
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