Management of Goat Kids from Birth to Weaning

<p><span>The goat, known as the "poor man's cow" in developing countries like India, plays a crucial role in improving rural livelihoods by providing income, nutrition and resilience to marginalized farmers<a>.</a></span><span><a href="#_msocom_1" name="_msoanchor_1">[1]</a><span> </span></span><span> The goat is a small, marginal and landless animal. It is an important part of the world's economy and it is widely distributed in developing countries like India. In this paper, we will review some of the key reasons why proper care is essential as goat kid weaned late or early age with an average of 60-90days. Goat kids need specialized care, just like any other infant animal, in order to flourish. Vaccination and deworming play a paramount role in safeguarding newborn goat kids, primarily by diminishing the risk of disease outbreaks and enhancing their chances of survival. In addition, goat milk has low levels of immunoglobulins, Pasteurella and Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) pose significant threats to young goats. In some cases, a torn ear can affect the animal's appearance and market value. Disbudding and dehorning should be performed within a specific timeframe for male and female kids. Castration also improves the quality of the adult buck's meat.</span></p> <div> </div>