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Goats and the small farmer dilemma: Problems and potentialities

Describes some of the problems facing goat production in various countries of the world, evaluating the socio-economic importance of goats & their introduction & acceptance among the extremely poor in the cold climate of North Eastern USA, & among small farmers in the Caribbean, Central America, Ken...

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Main Authors: Sinn, R., Urquiza, D., Bossi, A., Stanton, T., Wilson, R.T., Noble, A.L., Nolan, M.F., Devendra, C.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: Arizona University 1982
Subjects:
tropical africa
goats
economic development
sociological aspects
animal breeding
animal production
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50618
Summary:Describes some of the problems facing goat production in various countries of the world, evaluating the socio-economic importance of goats & their introduction & acceptance among the extremely poor in the cold climate of North Eastern USA, & among small farmers in the Caribbean, Central America, Kenya, Asia & semi arid tropical Africa; with particular reference to project profiles, ownership patterns, social value of goats, the role of women in goat management, available veterinary services & Development possibilities.

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