This study was conducted in South west Shewa zone, to identify Husbandry practices in Tole and Becho districts. Data were collected through questionnaire and, focal group discussion. A total of 180 households were selected for interview. Data collected via questionnaire were summarized with descriptive statistics and analyzed using SPSS, V.21. Chi–square test was employed for categorical data. Indices were calculated to provide ranking. Castration was primarily practiced to improve the fattening potential and acquire better price by selling fattened goats. Most of castration carried out at the age of >6months. Majority of respondents use shelter constructed in the main house and the remaining respondents use separate house. The primary feed resource during dry season was natural pasture followed by Shrubs and during wet season the primary feed resource was Shrubs and bushes followed by natural pasture. Majority of the respondents herd their goats separated from kids adult mainly to protect kids from attack by predators and to protect the does from losing their weight. The primary source of water during dry season River followed by spring and the primary source of water during wet season was Rain water followed by river. The primary disease affects goats were Orf followed by Foot root. The primary cause of death for goats was disease followed by accident. Generally, goats play a significant role for farmers as source of income generation and home consumption throughout the year. The primary feed resource during dry season was natural pasture followed by Shrubs, to increase production productive the goats in the study its better if focused on improving feed source and concentrated feed.
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Elala, M. N., Getachew, T., Woyamo, W. (2024). Husbandry Practices of Indigenous Goats Types in South West Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 12(4), 119-127. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.avs.20241204.12
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Elala, M. N.; Getachew, T.; Woyamo, W. Husbandry Practices of Indigenous Goats Types in South West Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Anim. Vet. Sci. 2024, 12(4), 119-127. doi: 10.11648/j.avs.20241204.12
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Elala MN, Getachew T, Woyamo W. Husbandry Practices of Indigenous Goats Types in South West Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Anim Vet Sci. 2024;12(4):119-127. doi: 10.11648/j.avs.20241204.12
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Department of Animal Science, Mizan Agricultural Vocational and Educational Training (AVET) College, Mizan Aman, Ethiopia
