Technical guide to organic goat farming

The guideline provides a comprehensive manual for organic goat farming, focusing on sustainable livestock management in rural and mountainous areas. It outlines key requirements for farm setup, including proper site selection, buffer zones, and well-designed housing with adequate space, ventilation, and hygiene systems. Goat breeds should be selected based on local adaptability, health, and productivity, with an emphasis on natural reproduction and avoiding artificial interventions such as hormones or cloning. Feeding practices require 100% organic feed, with at least 50% produced on-farm, and a balanced diet consisting mainly of fresh forage. The use of antibiotics, growth stimulants, and genetically modified inputs is prohibited. Animal welfare is prioritized through proper care, access to outdoor areas, and clean water. The guideline also promotes waste management, record-keeping, and compliance with organic standards (TCVN, PGS), contributing to environmental protection, product quality, and sustainable livelihoods.

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Title Technical guide to organic goat farming
Description The guideline provides a comprehensive manual for organic goat farming, focusing on sustainable livestock management in rural and mountainous areas. It outlines key requirements for farm setup, including proper site selection, buffer zones, and well-designed housing with adequate space, ventilation, and hygiene systems. Goat breeds should be selected based on local adaptability, health, and productivity, with an emphasis on natural reproduction and avoiding artificial interventions such as hormones or cloning. Feeding practices require 100% organic feed, with at least 50% produced on-farm, and a balanced diet consisting mainly of fresh forage. The use of antibiotics, growth stimulants, and genetically modified inputs is prohibited. Animal welfare is prioritized through proper care, access to outdoor areas, and clean water. The guideline also promotes waste management, record-keeping, and compliance with organic standards (TCVN, PGS), contributing to environmental protection, product quality, and sustainable livelihoods.
Agroecology Category
  • Animal health
  • Economy and income
  • Sustainable food system
  • Natural resources governance
Agroecology Keyword
  • Free range
  • Integrated animal health
  • Sustainable animal feeding
  • Income diversification
Contributing organisations Trường Cao đẳng Nông nghiệp và Phát triển nông thôn Bắc Bộ Hiệp hội Hữu cơ Việt Nam Trường Đại học Lâm nghiệp
Author Lê Công Hùng, Hà Phúc Mịch, Phạm Thanh Hải, Trần Thị Thanh Bình, Đồng Thị Thanh, Bùi Thị Cúc
Year 2026
Type of document Practical how-to
Language Vietnamese
Country Vietnam
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
Web Link https://coa.org.vn/