Economics of Barbari goat rearing under natural grazing: A study in Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

The annual cost of rearing a Barbari goat on small-size flocks was Rs 490.15 whereas on medium-size and large size flocks it was Rs 479.77 and Rs 477.31 respectively. The net annual income per goat was highest on small-size flocks as compared to medium and large size Hocks. The overall margin over cost A, cost B and cost C was Rs 705.09, Rs 597.01 and Rs 346.07 respectively. Net return per rupee of investment was Rs 0.31. Employment/household per year of male, female and children in the adopted village under Barbari goat rearing was 17.01, 16.90 and 7.90 day respectively.