Goat Farming and Breeding in Jordan

Abstract

Goats are multifunctional species and play an important role in the livelihoods and food security of farmers particularly in rural areas. Goats are well-adapted animals to the various ecological zones in the tropics and dry zones of developing countries such as Jordan. In the country, goat farming is a major component of the agricultural system. This chapter provides an overview of the present status and prospects of Jordan's goat production sector, changes in goat populations, and includes an evaluation of constraints and their impacts on goat production in the region. It discusses the general trends occurring in goat raising, diversity, and characterization of the prevailing production systems. The chapter also focuses on the major breeds of goats and the differences and unique characteristics of each goat breed. Additionally, this chapter covers a considerable contribution of goats in terms of meat, milk, and culture to the socioeconomics of householders and its role in poverty and hunger alleviation in Jordan. Moreover, this chapter also discusses basic goats' productive and reproductive performance. Management calendar for goat production in Jordan is reviewed. Finally, the chapter covers goat health, diseases, and approaches or management practices for prevention and control of goat diseases.

Assessment of water source availability and quality for small ruminant consumption in the Northern Badia region of Jordan

“…However, water supply for livestock was a serious problem during the dry season, because most surface water sources dried up or were severely deteriorated. Our results are in line with Al-Khaza'leh et al [23] and Al-Assaf [24], who listed water shortage as one of the primary constraints on small ruminant production in Jordan.…”

“…Our results are in line with Al-Khaza’leh et al . [ 23 ] and Al-Assaf [ 24 ], who listed water shortage as one of the primary constraints on small ruminant production in Jordan.…”

The Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Black Baladi Kids Fed Diets with Graded Quantities of Sweet Lupin Grain (Lupinus angustifolius)

“…Within a row, means without common letters ( a and b ) differ (p ≤ 0.05). 2 Standard error. 3 Non-carcass components (heart, liver, spleen, kidney, and lungs and trachea).…”

“…Due to these harsh environments, high costly protein sources are accounted as a major part of their diets to meet their crude protein requirements. In Jordan, goats are considered one of the main sources in providing consumers with red meat, as they account for roughly 20-25 percent of total red meat production, and many people prefer their meat over lamb meat because of the low level of fat in their carcasses, compared with lamb carcasses [2][3][4]. Generally, black goats have wide and long ears with short curved horns for females (mature body weight = 26-52 kg) and long curved horns for males (mature body weight = 40-53 kg) [4].…”

“…1 Diets were(1) no LUP (CON), (2) 100 g/kg LUP (LUP100), and (3) 200 g/kg LUP (LUP200). Within a row, means without common letters ( a and b ) differ (p ≤ 0.05) 2. Standard error.…”