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An Economic Analysis of Goat Rearing in Mahoba District of Bundelkhand Region

A.K. Dixit, and M.K. Singh

Abstract

The present study has explored goat production economics in Bundelkhand region.Family size has positive<br />correlation with flock size whereas land holding size has negative correlation.Goats were reared mostly as a<br />secondary source of income and flocks were largely medium in size. Major investment was made on purchase of<br />goats followed by shed and equipment. The average investment per goat was Rs.3427. Expenditure on feed- fodder<br />and hired grazing charges were main items of variable cost group. Average gross cost per goat was Rs.1337. The<br />overall net return over variable cost per goat was Rs.1711. Margins in large size flock were higher than the small<br />and medium flock size.

Keyword: Flock size goat economics; Livelihood security; Bundelkhand region

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