Goat Rearing: A Pathway for Livelihood Security of Farm Women

Sharma, B.; Patidar, Jagdish Kumar; Pachauri, Deepti; Tripathy, S. N.

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2018.712.055

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“…Despite continuous hiking in price, highest among all meat, its demand is following upward trend and considered as VIP products among all religious groups. The low input cost, high fecundity, easy marketing and unprejudiced social acceptance of their products are few advantage of this enterprise that is attracting the farmers, unemployed educated youths, landless capitalists, women, and big enterprises in the study area [14]. Observation and discourse with farmers in sampled villages have also reflected the very optimistic opinion and potentiality of scaling up and commercialization of goat farming in future.…”

Section: Dynamics Of Goat Husbandrymentioning

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“…Moreover, High castes, both Hindu and Muslim, also show an appreciable share with 20 percent to total goat rearers. High demand for goat and its products with potential of good return have been attracting many progressive, rich resource farmers, businessmen, Professionals and even educated unemployed youths to take up goat husbandry at commercial level, irrespective of any religion and castes [14].…”

Section: Socio-economic Dimension Of Goat Rearersmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Goat Husbandry: An Opportunity to Strengthen Rural Economy in Devipatan Region (Trans-Ghaghara) of Uttar Pradesh

Khan¹,

Parashari²

2022

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Agriculture is the main economic activity in India which mostly practiced in association with livestock husbandry.Goat is one the most important species of livestock which reared by the poor and socio-economically backward section of rural population. Great market demand for livestock product, diversification of agriculture, rising unemployment level, nutritional requirements, lack of capital to purchase the big ruminants and lack of labour to rear the big animal have fuelled the growth of goat rearing in India. Present study has been under taken to understand the distribution of goat population in time and space, their density and share in total livestock and explore the causes of growth of goat husbandry, in the form of milk and meat production, employment and income generation. The role of goat rearing in rural socio economic transformation has been also explored for development of strategy for alleviation of rural poverty and women economic empowerment in the study area. Devipatan region in Eastern Uttar Pradesh has been selected as the study area to conduct the study. The study has revealed that goat has increased by 21.74 percent in the study area. It also revealed that 20.69 percent Hindu and 78.16 percent are Muslims are rearing goat. The caste-wise involvement shows that there are 20.00 percent Schedule caste, 71.92 other backward castes and 7.69 High caste goat farmers. The cost -income analysis showed positive performance with income over total production cost at least Rs.11854.00 per female goat per annum which varies with stock size up to Rs.14000.00 for big stock size (more than 12 female adult goat). Moreover, nutrition intake is also improved through consumption of milk produced and indirectly helps in saving expenditure for purchasing milk from outside. 71.79 percent responded in positive for improvement in nutrition intake. Economic women empowerment through this occupation is also enhanced as believed by 83 percent of respondents.

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Section: Dynamics Of Goat Husbandrymentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: Socio-economic Dimension Of Goat Rearersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Goat Husbandry: An Opportunity to Strengthen Rural Economy in Devipatan Region (Trans-Ghaghara) of Uttar Pradesh

Khan¹,

Parashari²

2022

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“…Aonla, also known as Indian Gooseberry, is acclaimed for its high vitamin C content and strong antioxidant properties, making it exceptionally effective in enhancing immunity and preventing chronic diseases [64]. Ber, or Indian Jujube, is rich in vitamins and minerals and is esteemed for its antiinflammatory and hepatoprotective properties [63]. Finally, Karonda is acknowledged for its antimicrobial and cardioprotective benefits, which are attributed to its diverse phytochemical profile [40,43].…”

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Nutraceutical Value and Therapeutic Applications of Indian Heritage Fruits: A Review

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This review delves into the nutraceutical value and therapeutic uses of bael, woodapple, aonla, ber, and karonda fruits, revered for their medicinal properties across traditional medicine systems. Enriched with essential nutrients and bioactive compounds like phenolics, flavonoids, and alkaloids, they offer diverse health benefits, including immune support and digestive health enhancement. Through a meticulous analysis of scientific literature, the review underscores their potential in preventive and holistic healthcare. By acknowledging and leveraging their nutraceutical and therapeutic potentials, individuals and communities can endeavor towards improved health and well-being.

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Goat as the ideal climate-resilient animal model in tropical environment: revisiting advantages over other livestock species

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Goat Rearing: A Pathway for Livelihood Security of Farm Women

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Goat Husbandry: An Opportunity to Strengthen Rural Economy in Devipatan Region (Trans-Ghaghara) of Uttar Pradesh

Goat Husbandry: An Opportunity to Strengthen Rural Economy in Devipatan Region (Trans-Ghaghara) of Uttar Pradesh

Nutraceutical Value and Therapeutic Applications of Indian Heritage Fruits: A Review

Goat as the ideal climate-resilient animal model in tropical environment: revisiting advantages over other livestock species

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