Considering the importance of the Goat and Sheep in the livelihood of Poor Farmers and landless laborers, Punyashloka Ahilyadevi Maharashtra Mendhi Va sheli Vikas Mahamandal Ltd conducts goat farming training.
This training happens at all farms and also at the head office Gokhalenagar, Pune.
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Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Maharashtra, India
Syllabus for the Sheep & Goat Management Training Course
- Sheep & Goat Industry in Maharashtra-Sheep & Goat Population, Mutton & Chevon production in India Maharashtra, Slaughterhouses in Maharashtra, Export of Meat, Goat Milk production etc.
- Sheep & Goat Breeds– Region wise classification of Indian sheep/Goat Breeds, Information about their phenotypic characters, classification of breeds based on utility/function, Study of Sheep/Goat breeds of Maharashtra in detail.
- Sheep & Goat Management Systems in Maharashtra – Detailed information about Intensive System, Semi-intensive system, Extensive system
- Housing Management of Sheep & Goat – Principles of goat housing (Orientation, floor requirements, Ventilation), Space requirements for Does/Ewes kids/lambs, breeding bucks/rams, Different types of Goat houses, Goat appliances
- Feeding Management of Sheep & Goat- Feeding behavior, Nutrient requirement (Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat, Minerals & Vitamins & Water), Roughages, Concentrates, Detailed information about Silage making, feeding of pregnant does/ewes, breeding bucks/rams, lambs/kids
- Reproduction in Sheep & Goat- Selection of males & females for breeding, Systems of Breeding (Inbreeding, Crossbreeding, Grading), Signs of estrous, Gestation period, Artificial Insemination in Sheep & Goats
- Management of lams/kids- Care of newly born kid/ram, importance of Colostrum feeding, Weaning, Feeding, Kid/lamb mortality
- Common diseases of sheep/goats- Bacterial diseases, viral diseases, parasitic diseases
- Disease Preventive measures- Deworming, vaccination schedule, first-aid etc.
- Insurance of animals – valuation, premium rates, coverage, Veterinary Examinations (Soundness certificates), Loss settlement, Claim procedure
- Transportation and sale of Sheep & Goats: Ways of transport, care during transportation, Determination of book value of sheep/goat
- Project reports: Assumptions for preparation of Project report, purchase of animals, cost of housing, feeding, medicine, investments & profit
- Record keeping: Pedigree Register, Breeding Register, Weight Register, Health Register etc.
| r. No | Name of the Farm | Duration | Calender | Fees | Contact Number |
| 1 | Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Mendhi Va Sheli Vikas Prakshtra, Ranjani, Tk. Kawathemahankal, Dist-Sangli. | 3 days | Second Monday to Friday of every month |
Rs. 250/- | Farm Manager 02341-244222 |
| 2 | Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Mendhi Va Sheli Vikas Prakshtra, Mahud, Tk. Sangola, Dist-Solapur | 3 days | From date 26th to 30th of every month | Rs. 250/- | Farm Manager 02187-246867 |
| 3 | Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Mendhi Va Sheli Vikas Prakshtra, Dahiwadi Tk. man Dist-Satara | 3 days | From date 21st to 25th of every month | Rs. 250/ | Farm Manager 02165-204480 |
| 4 | Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Mendhi Va Sheli Vikas Prakshtra, Padegaon, Dist-Aurangabad | 3 days | From date 26th to 30th of every month | Rs. 550/ | Farm Manager 0240-2370449 |
| 5 | Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Mendhi Va Sheli Vikas Prakshtra, Jalgaon, Tk. Chalisgoan, Dist-Jalgoan | 3 days | From date 23rd to 27th of every month | Rs. 250/ | Farm Manager 02589-222457 |
| 6 | Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Mendhi Va Sheli Vikas Prakshtra, Tirth, Tk.Tuljapur, Dist-Osmanabad | 3 days | From date 25th to 29th of every month |
Rs. 250/ | Farm Manager 02471-259066 |
| 7 | Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Mendhi Va Sheli Vikas Prakshtra, Ambejogai, Dist-Beed. | 3 days | From date 26th to 30th of every month | Rs. 250/ | Farm Manager 02346-247239 |
| 8 | Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Mendhi Va Sheli Vikas Prakshtra, Mukhed, Dist-Nanded | 3 days | From date 25th to 29th of every month | Rs. 250/ | Farm Manager 02461-202022 |
| 9 | Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Mendhi Va Sheli Vikas Prakshtra, Pohara, Tk. & Dist-Amravati. | 3 days | From date 25th to 29th of every month | Rs. 250/ | Farm Manager 0721-2385523 |
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