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In recent years, there has been renewed interest in commercial goat production
for meat and milk. There are some opportunities for dairy goat products in the
province. Goats can supply the demand for milk for lactose intolerant individuals.
A growing ethnic community in major urban centers consumes goat products as well.
Small scale production can be started at very little cost and secondary
processing is possible on a small scale. Also goat production requires less
land base than is needed for cattle and it can be combined with other small
scale agricultural activities.
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In order to advance this industry, a variety of challenges need to be
overcome including:
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A need for financing of livestock purchases and other infrastructure requirements.
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A need for a good marketing and distribution system for milk, dairy and
meat goat products.
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Training is required for processors of dairy goat products.
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Knowledge of good animal husbandry is required.
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The high costs of land development for forage and pasture
which affects producers ability to expand.
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