DAMAULI: The National Goat Research Centre in Damauli-Bandipur exceeded its production targets for goats of various breeds and other source materials in the fiscal year 2082/83.
The centre produced 411 goats against a target of 333, according to centre chief Raju Kandel.
The centre also exceeded its targets for milk and cheese production. It produced 4,231.5 litres of milk against a target of 2,000 litres and 463.3 kg of cheese against a target of 200 kg.
Similarly, the centre produced 96.21 metric tonnes of goat manure against a target of 70 metric tonnes, exceeding its target by a significant margin.
The centre generated a total income of Rs 7,918,485 from various sources and services during the period. Of this, Rs 5,336,425 came from the sale of breeding stock and other goods, Rs 2,395,540 from production by-products, and Rs 152,425 from its guesthouse, training hall and canteen services.
The National Goat Research Centre has been supporting farmers through research and technology development in goat farming and distributing improved breeding goats, kids and hay bales.
The centre conducts research and implements programmes in areas including animal health, breeding, feed, pasture and grassland management, agroforestry, and animal production and management.
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