Situation of meat goat production and marketing in the Western region of Thailand
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Background and Objective: Demand for the consumption of goat meat products is likely to increase, whereas the quality of meat goat products varies with each production cycle. Therefore, the objective of this study was to examine the situation of meat goat production and marketing in the Western region of Thailand.
Methodology: A total of 130 goat farmers located in Nakhon Pathom, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces were selected for this study. Data on demographics, goat production, selection, mating practices, marketing and distribution, as well as problems and obstacles, were collected from farmers by using questionnaires.
Main Results: Goat farmers have an average age of 50.40 ± 11.22 years with an average experience in goat farming of 9.51 ± 7.69 years. Most farmers have received primary education (52.46%), engaged in goat farming as an additional occupation (59.38%), and operate small farms (41.54%). The goal of farmers in raising goats was sales (84.55%). The goat breed commonly raised was Boer crossbreds. In terms of sales, it was found that most farmers prefer to sell live goats (71.43%), while the purchase price of meat goats varied depending on their weight. Regarding problems in goat farming, farmers were faced with challenges related to knowledge of quality and safety in goat rearing, as well as breeds, labor, and roughage.
Conclusions: Most goat farmers have engaged in goat farming as an additional occupation, operating small farms and aiming to raise goats for sale. Furthermore, farmers faced problems related to knowledge, breeds, labor, and roughage in goat farming.
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