Comparing Goat and Sheep Farming in Africa: A Practical Guide for Intending and Practising Farmers

By Prof John Abraham Godson

Deciding whether to invest in goats, sheep, or a combination of both is one of the most critical financial decisions an African livestock producer will make.

Comparing Goat and Sheep Farming in Africa provides an essential, practical roadmap designed to help prospective investors, smallholders, and commercial farmers choose the right enterprise for their land, capital, and long-term goals.
This comprehensive guide removes the guesswork, offering clear side-by-side comparisons of behavior, growth rates, feed preferences, disease resistance, and environmental adaptability across African ecosystems.

Inside, you will find: Detailed breed profiles for top-performing commercial and indigenous livestock, including the Boer, Kalahari Red, Red Sokoto, Dorper, Yankasa, and Balami.Actionable instructions on housing design, pasture management, dry-season teeding strategies, preventive healthcare, and marketing timing to secure premium prices.Real-world financial case studies, comparing startup costs, labor requirements, and return on investment for small, medium, and large operations.This book equips you with the decision frameworks and practical tools needed to build a resilient, highly profitable livestock enterprise.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HD64WFZL
• ISBN13: 9798190781816
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"