ASSESSMENT OF GOAT PRODUCTION CAPACITY IN FASKARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KATSINA STATE

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the production capacity of goat in Faskari local government area, Katsina State. Data were obtained using structured questionnaires administered to the respondents in the study area. Data were also generated on breed, sex and age of goats in the study area. A total of 101 goats were randomly sampled for this study. The breeds of goat sampled were Sahelian, Red Sokoto and West African Dwarf (WAD) with 55, 38 and 8 goats respectively. Majority of goats sampled were female, 28 bucks and 71 does. Results also show that the main production constrains in goat production in the study area was marketing. The main purpose of keeping goat was for income source.