Goat husbandry under changing climate scenario in Banka district, Bihar

Abstract

Goat farming was a very popular among rural farmers particularly in landless and marginal farmers at Banka district of Bihar. It was observed that in almost all household farmers keep at least 2 to 5 goats in their houses. Considering the above fact a study was undertaken to find out the pattern of goat husbandry practices in climate change scenario in Banka district, Bihar. In total 100 farmers were interrogated through pre-module questionnaire. The responses were statistically analysed as per standard procedure. During the one year study period at Banka district the data were recorded on impact of climate change in goat husbandry practices especially in breed composition, goat population, feed and fodder availability, area of grazing land, disease incidences, reproductive disorders, productive performances, consumer demand etc. The analysis of data revealed that in Banka district the area of grazing land was declined significantly (P