Goat Husbandry In Aligarh District: A Geographical Analysis

Abstract

Nizamuddin Khan and Anisur Rehman

The goat is a very important livestock species in India. Goat in India is largely identified with poor farmers and as a major source of livelihood for the small and marginal farmers and the landless in the Indian economy. Goats are generally reared for their milk, meat, and manure. Goat meat is the most preferred meat in India. Goat milk has high medicinal value consumed for many diseases. Milk productivity is low because of the lack of adoption of scientific methods of milk production. The goat is also considered a poor man’s cow. Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh was selected as the study area because goat husbandry is well-developed in the Aligarh district. The study is based on secondary sources of data collected from district statistical bulletins. The development blocks of the Aligarh district were selected for detailed analysis of the spread of goat husbandry in the study area. Studies revealed that goat farming is growing in some blocks showing positive growth but most of the blocks show negative trends. The proper management of goat husbandry can provide an opportunity for sustainable development in the study area.

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