Sardinian goat farming is popular for meat and milk production. It is actually a breed of goat local to the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, off the west coast of central Italy. It is an ancient breed of goat influenced by the Maltese goat.
Sarda goats are not common and are available all over the world. But it is a very good dual-purpose animal, suitable for both meat production and milk production.
The breed probably originated from the crossbreeding of various breeds (especially the Maltese) that were brought to the Italian island.
Sarda goats are currently bred all over the island of Sardinia, especially in the provinces of Cagliari and Nuoro. And this breed is one of the eight autochthonous Italian goat breeds, whose pedigree book is kept by the Associazione Nazionale della pastorizia, the Italian national association of sheep and goat breeders.
Today, in their country of origin, Sardinian goats are bred mainly for milk production, and are also used for milk production. And commercial breeding of Sardinian goats can be a very good and profitable business idea.
How to start raising Sardinian goats
Starting a goat farming business in Sardis is like starting a goat farming business with any other breed of domestic goat.
Sardinian goats are very beautiful, hardy and strong animals. And they are very easy to maintain.
Here we will tell you how to successfully start and run a goat farming business in Sardis.
Buy goats
First, buy very good quality, healthy and disease-free goats from any of the nearby livestock markets or existing farms. You can also search your local online classified sites.
Houses
Building a good house or animal shelter is very important for the goat business in Sardis. So build a nice house for your goats.
Like many other domestic goat breeds, Sardinian goats also prefer a dry, clean place to live. So, creating an elevated house (which is above the ground) will be very beneficial for the animals.
Build your house in such a way that you can clean it easily. Install a good ventilation system and make sure your home has enough air and light.
For a medium-sized breed, each goat will need about 12 square feet of living space. But you will need to arrange an additional 25-30 square feet of play space per goat if you want to raise them in a stall feeding system.
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Feeding animals with nutritious food is the most important part of keeping Sardis goats. Therefore, always try to feed goats enough nutritious food. Sardinian goats, as dual-purpose animals, will need both grain and greenery.
Provide goats with vitamins and minerals as advised by an experienced veterinarian. And always provide your goats with enough clean, fresh water to meet their needs.
reproduction
Sardinian goats are naturally very good breeders. And for the breeding of Sardinian goats, natural breeding is generally practiced, and not artificial breeding. Usually one healthy deer is enough to raise 30-35 deer.
Care
Besides providing goats with nutritious food and good shelter, they also need extra care to grow properly and perform better. So always try to take good care of your pets. Vaccinate and deworm them quickly and always maintain good contact with the veterinarian.
Marketing
Marketing goat products is not a problem and you can probably sell your products easily on the local market. Goat meat and milk are in high demand and are well valued in the market. However, you need to establish your marketing strategies before starting this business.
These are common steps to successfully start and run a goat farming business in Sardis. I hope this guide has helped you! Good luck and God bless you!
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