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How to Increase Goat Weight and Boost Farming Profits Effectively
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News18•09-10-2026, 11:23
How to Increase Goat Weight and Boost Farming Profits Effectively
- •Goat farming is increasingly becoming a profitable source of income for rural families in areas like Lakhimpur Kheri due to lower costs and high market demand.
- •Simply providing green fodder is not enough for weight gain, as goats need balanced nutrition tailored to their age, health, and physical condition.
- •Internal parasites or stomach worms can prevent weight gain even with sufficient food, making regular deworming every three months crucial.
- •Dr. Hemant Singh emphasizes providing clean drinking water, proper mineral mixtures, and extra care for pregnant and milking goats to ensure healthy development.
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Even with sufficient fodder, a goat's weight may not increase if it lacks proper nutrition tailored to its age, health, and physical state, or if internal parasites like stomach worms consume its food's nutrients.
Government veterinary officer Dr. Hemant Singh advises livestock farmers to periodically administer deworming medicine for stomach worms at intervals of about three months, following a veterinarian's guidance.
Pregnant goats require extra nutrition for their bodies, and milking goats also need better nutrition compared to normal goats to prevent impacts on their weight and milk production.
