Goat meat production in Malaysia
1988
Vidyadaran, M.K. | Rajion, M.A. | Tuen, A.A. (Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Serdang (Malaysia). Dept. of Animal Sciences)
Although about 35% of the working population of Malaysia is involved in agriculture, and self-sufficiency in pigs, poultry, and eggs has been achieved, the ruminant sector, and particularly goats, has been neglected. Goats are almost entirely raised by the rural community in small farms where subsistence production systems with mixed farming are practiced. Inbreeding depression, poor husbandry, and poor nutrition have resulted in low productivity. These factors, coupled with kid mortality and high slaughter rates have resulted in a steady decline in the goat population over the last few years. The major constraints to increased goat production are the meat preferences of the population, government policies, and competition from sheep. Other constraints are common to the ruminant sector. Increasing goat meat production in smallholdings is discussed; the aim is to increase the number of animals by improved husbandry and nutrition. Crossbred goats should only be introduced in farms receptive to new technology.
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