Capacity Building of Goat Farmers in Kerala

Capacity building at an individual level needs the formation of an environment that allows individual participants to build and enhance existing knowledge and skills. For this, analysis of existing knowledge, attitudes and training need is a pre requisite, based on which there should be enough opportunities for continued learning. The study throws light on the prevailing conditions in the field of goat farming. The profile characteristics can be taken as indicators for the socio-economic upliftment of the goat farmers of the state.

The author completed M.V.Sc in 2001 and acquired PGDAEM in 2013.Presently working as Veterinary Surgeon in the Department of Animal Husbandry. He has authored many peer reviewed articles and books.