Abstract
A study was undertaken to compare the grazing system and stall feeding system in goats in Gulbarga district, Karnataka state. Twenty Osmanabadi goats were divided into two groups; stall feeding group and grazing group each containing 10 goats. The overall weight gain was significantly higher in stall fed group (7.90 ±0.12kg) compared to grazing group (5.30 ±0.55kg). Blood parameters (average Hb (g/dl), PCV (%) and RBC (106/cmm) count) were higher in stall feeding group (9.16±0.68, 25.09±0.43 and 10.75±0.37 respectively) compared to grazing group (8.64±0.52, 22.97±0.16 and 8.97±0.42 respectively). Upon DLC analysis, different leukocytes were in the normal range in the stall fed group compared to the grazing group. On the 1st day deworming was done for all the goats. At the end of the study, no Strongyle eggs were observed in both the groups. However, coccidial oocysts were found in three goats in grazing group. After three months of experimental period for 10 goats the profit was calculated to be $ 464.4 ($ 96.84 more) in stall fed group as compared to $ 367.56 in grazing group. Therefore goats grow healthier, gain better body weight, and are more healthy and farmers gain more profit in stall feeding system of goat rearing compared to grazing system.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
