The course gives an overview of the industry (sheep and goat) worldwide with emphasis on Uganda. It focuses on economically important breeds and locally adapted breed types. Aspects of reproduction; fertility in goats; objectives for breeding plans -goats; feeding habits and behavior of goats; diseases of goats; parasites; health control; breed improvement in sheep; nutrient requirements of sheep; prevention and control; processing and marketing of sheep and sheep products; sheep and goat production in Uganda and problems and constraints to ruminant production are covered. Other topics discussed include; selection criteria; housing - hutch and cage construction; equipment and handling; management of bucks, does and litters; and rabbit diseases.
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