Socio-economic dynamics and goat husbandry practices in Zanjira upazila of Shariatpur district, Bangladesh
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3329/aajfss.v10i1.85417Keywords:
goat farming systems, rural livelihoods, smallholder livestock management, production constraints, animal health practicesAbstract
Goat husbandry is an essential component of many farming systems in Bangladesh, particularly for rural and poor households, due to its role in income generation, food security, and poverty alleviation. To evaluate the socio-economic status and husbandry methods of backyard goat farmers, a study was conducted in Zanjira upazila of Shariatpur district, Bangladesh, from March to May 2023. A total of 50 goat-raising farmers were selected at random from eight different unions in the Zanjira upazila. Data were collected using a pre-tested standard questionnaire, in-person visits and observations, formal and informal conversations, and farm records. The results reveal that the majority of farmers rear Black Bengal goats (70%) under a semi-intensive system (82%). Most farmers are landless (58%), middle-aged (62%), and primarily educated (52%), with many being housewives or males who started raising goats with their own money (50%) and without formal training (84%). While only 36% of goat owners engage in summer bathing, night shelter is provided in a goathouse (64%), cattle house (22%), or home (14%). Additionally, 80% of goat owners use bedding materials throughout the winter, and green grass and concentrates are provided by the majority of farmers (98%). A tube well serves as a significant source of water for 82% of the farmers. All farmers (100%) employed natural breeding, with 98% using a hired breeding buck. While a significant portion (68%) frequently used anthelmintics, very few (14%) provided regular vaccinations to their goats. The most common diseases and disorders in the assessed area include myiasis (30%), PPR (28%), dog bites (22%), and abscesses (20%). This study also revealed that goat owners face challenges related to housing, feeding, healthcare, and limited grazing access. Addressing these issues could significantly improve livelihoods and contribute to the national economy. The present study will be helpful for farmers, scientists, and policymakers in making decisions to enhance productivity and sustainability through better feed management, improved healthcare practices, and organic goat production.
Asian Australas. J. Food Saf. Secur. 2026, 10(1), 6-19
Downloads
0
0
References
Ahmed S, 2017. Sustainable goat farming for livelihood improvement in Bangladesh: opportunities, constrains and potential. In: Sustainable goat farming for livelihood improvement in South Asia. Edited by: Siddiky NA, SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), pp. 1-20.
Ali MZ, G Carlile and M Giasuddin, 2020. Impact of global climate change on livestock health: Bangladesh perspective. Open Vet. J., 10: 178-188.
Antil M, B Rai, N Ramachandran, C Gangwar and S Yadav, 2019. Effect of bedding materials on growth and FCR in Barbari kids during winter season. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci., 8: 1930-1935.
Bari J, P Biswas and F Kabir, 2020. Effect of geographical differences on production performance of goat in Bangladesh. Asian J. Res. Anim. Vet. Sci., 6: 16-26.
Bashir BP and TR Venkatachalapathy, 2017. Rearing systems of malabari goats in Northern Kerala, India. Indian J. Small Rumin., 23: 248-252.
Bhowmik N, MM Mia, MM Rahman and MM Islam, 2014. Preliminary study on productive and reproductive performances of Jamunapari, Black Bengal and crossbred goats at Chittagong region of Bangladesh. Iran. J. Appl. Anim. Sci., 4: 89-93.
Gamit V, T Patbandha, A Bariya, K Gamit and A Patel, 2020. Socio-economic status and constrains confronted by goat and goat farmers in Saurashtra region. J. Entomol. Zool. Stud., 8: 641-645.
Haque M, MA Islam, AKFH Bhuiyan, A Akter and MM Hossain, 2023. Livelihood improvement of poor farmers through goat rearing. J. Agric. Food Environ., 4: 5-10.
Hossain ME, 2021. Performance of Black Bengal goat: a 50-year review. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 53: 71.
Hossain MM, MK Alam, and M Haque, 2017. Livelihood improvement of poor farmers through goat rearing in Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Anim. Sci., 46: 29-34.
Hossain MS, A Akhtar, MH Hossain, MP Choudhury and F Islam, 2015. Goat husbandry practices in Southern region of Bangladesh. J. Biosci. Agric. Res., 5: 59-64.
Islam F, MS Hossain, SC Sarker, MP Choudhury and A Majumder, 2016. Black Bengal goat keeping at Mymensingh sadar upazila in Bangladesh. J. Biosci. Agric. Res., 6: 541-546.
Islam MA, 2023. Livelihood improvement of poor farmers through goat rearing. J. Food Agric. Environ., 4: 5-10.
Islam MA, MN Hossain, SS Chokraborti, S Rahman, A Tasnim and AA Zabir, 2018. Socio-economic profile of goat rearing farmers and their management practices in Sylhet, Bangladesh. J. Agric. Ecol. Res. Int., 15: 1-10.
Jalil MA, PM Choudhury, MM Kabir and AM Habib, 2018. Morphometric characterization of Black Bengal goat under farming condition in Bangladesh. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res., 4: 95-104.
Jana C, FH Rahman, SK Mondal and AK Singh, 2014. Management practices and perceived constraints in goat rearing in Burdwan district of West Bengal. Indian Res. J. Ext. Educ., 14: 107-110.
Kumar A, BJ Chae, AKFH Bhuiyan, SC Sarker and MM Hossain, 2018. Goat production system at Mymensingh district in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Anim. Sci., 47: 13-20.
Naim N and ST Ahmed, 2021. Profitability and socio-economic upliftment of small-scale goat farmers in Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. Int. J. Innov. Res., 6: 28-35.
Nath TC, MJU Bhuiya, MA Mamun, T Datta, SK Chowdhury, M Hossain and MS Alam, 2014. Common infectious diseases of goats in Chittagong district of Bangladesh. Int. J. Sci. Res. Agric. Sci., 1: 43-49.
Nwachukwu CU and N Berekwu, 2020. Production and management of goat rearing in rural areas of Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. Agro-Science, 19: 25-31.
Panth BP, N Bhattarai, P Baral, M Karki, A Bhattarai and S Sapkota, 2021. Factors affecting the profitability from goat farming in Gulmi, Nepal. Cogent Food Agric., 7: 1963928.
Paul AK, MJ Sultana and F Nasrin, 2020. Management practices, reproductive performance and constraints of goat rearing in Bangladesh. Indian J. Small Rumin., 26: 138-141.
Prank MR, MF Ahammed, F khalequzzaman, MA Alim, MM Islam, MM Hassan, AKM Saifuddin, MA Imtiaz and MS Al Faruk, 2023. Rearing system, socio-economic status and common diseases frequency of goats in the northern part of Bangladesh. Small Rumin. Res., 219: 106887.
Rahman A, MA Ali, MAH Sarkar, MA Islam, NG Saha, MT Hasan and T Chanda, 2022. Socio-economic importance and rearing system of goat in south-western part of Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Anim. Sci., 51: 138-144.
Rahman MM, MM Hossain and MAM Miah, 2017. Poverty reduction and livelihood improvement of women through goat rearing. Asian J. Pover. Stud., 3: 59-66.
Rakib MRH, S Ahmed, NH Desha, S Akther, MH Rahman, MMH Pasha and MA Hemayet, 2022. Morphometric features and performances of Black Bengal goat in Bangladesh. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 54: 341.
Rashid MA, MJ Khan, MAMY Khandoker, MA Akbar and MS Alam, 2016. Feeding different levels of energy and crude protein in compound pellet and performance of Black Bengal goat. J. Agric. Vet. Sci., 9: 23-29.
Sah RP, MP Yadav and SP Kanu, 2021. Study on association of different animal and management factors on occurrence of Pneumonia in sheep in Jumla. Nepalese J. of Agri. Sci., 21: 110-118.
Sarker AK, 2018. Present status of organic sheep production in Ramgoti upazila of Lakshmipur district. J. Environ. Sci. Nat. Resour., 10: 95-103.
Shoshe NZ, MT Islam and MAA Mahmud, 2019. Socio economic condition of Black Bengal goat farmers and their goat management in rural areas of North Bengal region, Bangladesh. Res. Agric. Livest. Fish., 6: 111-118.
Singh MK, R Gupta, PK Upadhyay, D Singh, D Singh and P Rav, 2020. Constraints and suggestions faced by goat rearing farmers in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci., 9: 1814-1819.
Sivachandiran R, RV Bhanu, K Natchimuthu, KVJ Ajay, Q Nithya and V Sowmiya, 2020. Challenges and mitigation strategies in goat meat production for assuring food security through goat farming in Puducherry. Pharma Innov. J., 9: 57-59.
Sobur KA, P Bose, MZ Rahman, MM Hossen, S Mowdood and MA Nobi, 2024. Diseases and diseases conditions of treated animals at Upazila Veterinary Hospital, Kaliganj, Jhenaidah, Bangladesh. J. Biosci. Environ. Res., 1: 16-20.
Sobur KA, SK Pal, MA Rahim and P Bose, 2025. Exploring the management practices of Black Bengal goat husbandry in Jhenaidah district of Bangladesh. Vet. Sci. Res. Review., 11: 8-13.
Soodan J, S Kumar and A Singh, 2020. Effect of goat rearing on farmers ‘income. Int. J. Livest. Res., 10: 89-97.
Victor I, B Akuve, E Buba and AO Helen, 2017. Risk factors associated with Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in sheep and goats in Makurdi. Benue State Arch. Vet. Sci. Technol., 2017: 120.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Sydur Rahaman, Raquibul Hasan Raquib, Md Anamul Haque, Monir Hossain, Gous Miah
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
