Raising goats for sale, a new direction in the Ky Son border area

(Baonghean.vn) - Ky Son Agricultural Extension Station has just coordinated with Ky Son District People's Committee and the Provincial Department of Science and Technology to organize a workshop on the model of "Raising goats for meat" in Muong Ai commune.

The model was implemented from May 2017 for 7 households in Muong Ai commune, with a scale of 28 pigs, average weight from 11 to 12 kg/pig. Participating in the model, households are supported 100% of the cost of breeding pigs, 30% of animal feed, disease prevention vaccines, and barn disinfectants.

When participating in the goat meat farming model, in addition to being supported with breeding animals, food, and veterinary medicine, households are also trained and organized workshops to evaluate the efficiency and quality of livestock. Photo: Lu Phu

During the implementation process, households participating in the model must meet the following criteria: Having barns that meet hygiene requirements, having experience in goat farming, having enough grass for food, etc.

In addition, when participating in the model, households will receive technical training from Ky Son Agricultural Extension Station, applying scientific and technical advances to livestock farming. After 4 months of raising, the survival rate of goats reached over 96%, with an average weight of 20 to 21 kg/head.

After 4 months of implementing the model, the survival rate of goats reached over 96%, with an average weight of 20 to 21 kg/head. Very suitable for steep mountain terrain. Photo: Xuan Tuan

At the workshop, experts assessed this as a successful model and suitable for steep mountainous terrain. If replicated, it will contribute to improving economic efficiency and changing the backward farming practices of people in mountainous areas.

Lu Phu - Xuan Tuan