Factsheets

A series of factsheets have been developed to assist new and existing goat producers in improving their production systems.

• Factsheet 1 - Profitability in goat production

  Explains the importance of understanding profitability and the role profit plays in determining the long-term economic sustainability of commercial goat enterprises.

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• Factsheet 2 - Marketing goats

  Establishes critical aspects for assessing the financial position of a business and analysing the financial impact of enterprise changes.

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  Factsheet 3 - Understanding dressing percentage when marketing goats

  Outlines the industry obligations goat producers must be aware of in relation to: Animal welfare, livestock health and disease management, sale and movement of goats, quality assurance and biosecurity.

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• Factsheet 4 -Understanding goat behaviour and handling

  Details infrastructure associated with a goat enterprise, its design and maintenance.

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  Factsheet 5 - Infrastructure for goats

  Provides information to help producers select the best traits and goats for the ongoing productivity and profitability of the enterprise.

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  Factsheet 6 - Managing livestock numbers

  Outlines key events that occur during the goat annual husbandry cycle and provides information regarding critical issues that needs to be addressed at each stage.

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  Factsheet 7 - Production from a breeding doe

  Outlines considerations for the nutritional health of goats including nutrient requirements, feed resources and profit drivers influenced by nutrition.

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  Factsheet 8 - Grow out options to meet market specifications

  Helps producers to increase financial returns by better meeting target market specifications, exploiting market opportunities and managing the risks.

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