J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ.

7(1): 79–86, 2009 ISSN 1810-3030

Comparative study between semi-intensive and scavenging

production system on the performances of Black Bengal goat
M. R. Islam, M. R. Amin, A. K. M. A. Kabir and M. U. Ahmed
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract
The experiment was aimed to investigate and compare the growth, milk production and reproductive
performances of Black Bengal goat under semi-intensive production (IP) and scavenging production (SP) system.
Six Black Bengal does were assigned into 2 treatment (IP and SP) having 3 in each group. The IP group was
allowed to graze six hours daily and supplemented with concentrate (soybean meal and wheat bran) and
roughage (sorghum and common grass) and the SP group was maintained by the rural landless farmer
traditionally as scavenging system. The average birth weight of kids were 1.30 and 0.96 kg for IP and SP
systems, respectively and varied significantly (P<0.01). The birth weight of male kids were significantly (P<0.01)
higher than that of the female kids. Pre-weaning gain was also significantly (P<0.01) higher in IP than sp system.
In both the systems, male kids always showed higher gain than that of females. The kids were weaned at an
average age of 92 and 81 days for IP and SP systems, respectively. The kids of the IP and SP systems attained
at an average weaning weight of 5.43 and 4.17 kg, respectively which differs significantly (P<0.01). Weaning
weight was found to be significantly higher in IP than SP systems. Average initial live weight, live weight at
kidding and final live weight at post partum heat of does of IP and SP systems were 22.10, 22.61 and 21.03 and
21.90, 22.35 and 19.73 kg, respectively, where there was no significant difference except the final live weight
(P<0.05). The average daily milk yield, total lactation yield and lactation length for IP and SP systems were 214
ml, 20.47 l and 95.33 days and 162 ml, 13.75 l and 84.66 days, respectively and varied significantly (P<0.01).
Average litter size of the IP and SP systems was 2.00 and 2.33, respectively. Average post partum heat period
and kid mortality were significantly (P<0.01) lower in IP than SP system. Gross return was found higher in IP than
that of SP systems. Thus, it can be recommended from the present study that the growth rate, weaning age,
weaning weight, milk production, post partum heat period and kid mortality of Black Bengal goat could be
improved through proper feeding and better husbandry system which was reflected from gross return.

Keywords: Semi-intensive, Scavenging, Production, Reproduction, Black Bengal goat

Introduction
The tropical and subtropical climate in association with topography provides a unique habitat for
goats. The conductive climate, dense vegetation and rural socio-economic structure facilitated
concentration of goat population in these regions. Land scarcity, severe unemployment and extreme
poverty of the underprivileged group of people compel them towards production of low cost generating
animal like goat. More than 95% goats are being kept by the farmers living in the rural areas and goat
keeping becomes an accessory source of income to the landless peasants in the rural community in
Bangladesh (Amin, 2000). Many of the landless and marginal farmers own 1-5 goats and contribute
economically to the subsistence farmers in mixed farming systems (Husain, 1993).

There are about 300 breeds and varieties of goats domesticated in this subcontinent. Indian
subcontinent has the largest (31.4%) goat population next to Africa (41.3%). In Bangladesh, it
constitutes about 7% of the total Asiatic goat population which accounted for 20.75 millions heads
(DLS, 2007). The goat ranks second position in terms of meat and skin production, representing about
38 and 28 percent, respectively, of the total livestock in Bangladesh (FAO, 2003). The breed is early
maturing with first kidding occurring at about 8-12 months. The goat is important for its adaptability,
fertility, prolificacy, delicious meat, and skin softness. The Black Bengal goat is a good meat
producing animal but it produces very little milk usually 250 ml per day. In Bangladesh, goat produces
about 130000 and 1312000 MT meat and milk, respectively per year (FAO, 2004). These poor
productions of both milk and meat are due to their poor genetic makeup and improper nutrition and
management. The interaction of genetics and nutrition is important and nutrition does not increase the
production beyond the genetic potentialities but can help to express the maximum potentiality. The
nutritional status and management system of Black Bengal goat is very poor due to shortage of feeds
and fodder both in quality and quantity. Goats are generally reared as scavengers by the rural farmer
in Bangladesh (Huq, 1990). The poor farmers mainly keep goats in semi-intensive production system
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without any supplementation. This system of production causes reduced growth and poor
reproductive performance, which in turn, results severe economic losses. The genetic potentiality and
productivity of these goats are deteriorating day by day due to indiscriminate breeding, lack of
improved feeding and management practices. In many tropical countries, the productivity of goats is
often poor and has been related to disease, nutrition, genotypes and management (Devendra and
Burns, 1983). Studies conducted by various authors reflected the facts that grazing alone may not be
sufficient for optimum live weight gain and reproductive performance of goats. Therefore, if traditional
system can be improved with better feeding and management, the level of production can be
increased with minimum investment. Keeping this view in mind, the present study was therefore
undertaken to investigate and compare some productive and reproductive performances of Black
Bengal goats under improved and traditional management system to exploit the potentialities of goats
for the welfare of the rural poor and village community.

Materials and Methods

Selection of does, housing and management

The experiment was conducted at the Goat and Sheep farm and the laboratory of Animal Science
under the Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University and also in a village of
Boyra Union adjacent to Bangladesh Agricultural University campus. The experiment was carried out
for a period of 6 months. Six advanced pregnant (3 months) Black Bengal does were selected for the
study and were divided into two treatments as semi-intensive production (IP) and scavenging
production (SP) system having three in each group. IP group was reared with improved feeding and
management in the Goat and Sheep farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University and the SP group was
reared with scavenging system by the landless farmers in the village of Boyra, Mymensingh. Selected
does were kept in three separate pens with an area of 1.5 sq meters. Separate feeders were used for
roughage and concentrate feeding. Fresh drinking water was made available in bucket at all the
times.

Feeding system and Plan of nutrition

The does were allowed 15 days to adapt to the experimental conditions prior to the commencement of
the study. The dams were allowed flushing for 1 month after adjustment period. IP group were
supplied required amount of chopped sorghum and natural grasses twice a day. Concentrate feeds
(wheat bran, Soybean meal), Calcium oxide and Common salt were also given twice daily, once in the
morning at 7.00 am and in the afternoon at 4.00 pm. IP does were allowed for grazing and exercise
for a specific period of 6 hours daily. On the other hand, SP does were grazed naturally and residual
rice and tree leaves were supplied occasionally. Extra care was not taken for SP does.

Parameters considered

Productive parameters: The initial weight of all experimental does were taken at the beginning of the
experiment and the body weight of all does were taken once in a week during the experimental period
and recorded to observe the live weight changes of does. The weight was taken in the morning at
7.00 before feeding. The body weight of does was also measured after kidding. The birth weight of
newborn kids was taken within one hour after birth and the subsequent weight of kids were recorded
on each successive weekend up to 3 months. Weaning weight of kids were considered as the final
weight for kids and the birth weight of kids were subtracted from final body weight to calculate the
weight gain of each kid. Kid mortality was recorded after kidding till weaning. The quantity of milk was
estimated by milking the does once in a week starting from 7th day of kidding. Milking was done in the
morning and evening and the average milk yield (ml/day) was calculated and recorded for each doe.

Reproductive Parameters: Litter size was calculated as the number of kids born per kidding per doe.
The days at which the does showed their heat was recorded properly and post partum heat period
(PPHP) was calculated from the time interval after kidding to the subsequent heat.
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Economic study: Cost benefit analysis was calculated by comparing the total cost (Purchase cost of
does, feeds, labour, etc.) and the return from IP and SP systems and the gross return was calculated
by the differences between the systems.

Statistical analysis: All the data obtained from the experiment were analyzed with the help of Paired
Sample Test (t-test) using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS 11.5, SPSS Inc. 1999,
Microsoft Corporation, 1998 windows package).

Results and Discussion

Productive Performances
Performances of kid
Birth weight, weaning weight and age, pre weaning weight gain, daily growth, rate and mortality rate
are considered for comparative evaluation of the performances of kids in two different management
systems.

Birth weight: The birth weight of male and female kids for two different systems are presented in
Table 1. The kids of IP were significantly (P< 0.01) heavier than the kids of SP system. The mean
birth weight of IP kids was 35% higher than kids of SP system. Mia et al. (1993) demonstrated higher
birth weight of Black Bengal kids (1.35 kg) which was found to be almost similar to IP but 40% higher
than SP kids in the present findings. Acharya (1987) in his study reported that season of the year,
type of birth, parity, age and weight of dam at kidding are the factors which significantly affect the birth
weight. Variation in birth weight is partly genetic but largely due to environment especially nutrition,
management and health (Devendra and Burns, 1983). Dam’s weight is also related to birth weight of
kids. This may be due to favourable maternal environment as evidenced by the higher body weight at
kidding reported by Prasad et al. (1972) and Khan (1980) in Barbari and Jamnapari breeds,
respectively. The higher birth weight of kids may also be due to the size and weight of dam and buck
used at the time of mating. Higher birth weight in IP system of the present findings possible due to
higher nutrition might ensure subsequent better embryonic development during the pregnancy period.

Table 1. Performances of kids in IP and SP systems

System Level of
Traits Sex significance
IP SP
M 1.38 + 0.01 1.03 + 0.03 **
Birth weight (kg) F 1.23 + 0.01 0.90 + 0.02 **
M+F 1.30 + 0.03 0.96 + 0.03 **
M 5.55 + 0.05 4.27 + 0.01 **
Weaning weight (kg) F 5.31 + 0.07 4.06 + 0.03 *
M+F 5.43 + 0.05 4.17 + 0.03 **
M 4.16 + 0.06 3.20 + 0.02 **
Pre-weaning gain (kg) F 4.08 + 0.06 3.16 + 0.01 **
M+F 4.12 + 0.05 3.17 + 0.01 **
Body weight gain per day (g) M 46.33 + 0.37 36.00 + 0.22 **
F 45.33 + 0.29 35.11 + 0.15 **
M+F 45.83 + 0.47 35.59 + 0.22 **
Weaning age (d) M+F 92.00 + 1.52 81.00 + 1.00 *
Kid mortality (%) up to weaning M+F 0 14.28 **
* = Significant at P<0.05, ** = Significant at P<0.01, M = Male, F = Female
IP = Semi-intensive production, SP = Scavenging production
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Growth rate and pre weaning gain: The growth rate and pre weaning gain of kids in two different
systems are presented in Table 1. Growth rate was significantly (P<0.01) higher in the IP than in SP
systems. Saadullah (1991) and Khan and Singh (1989) found that the daily body weight gain in Black
Bengal goat from birth to three months was 51.87 g which was slightly higher than the present
findings. Provision of improved feeding system during late pregnancy and lactation period may
increase the growth performance of kids. The average growth rate in pre weaning period was slightly
higher in males than females. Similar result was reported in male kids of Thai native goats which is
20% higher than female kids (Pralomkarn et al., 1996). Pre weaning gain was found significantly
higher (P<0.01) in IP than SP system. Yusuff et al. (1981) reported that the season of the year and
sex type has significant effect on pre weaning average daily gain. In the present study, it was
observed that pre weaning gain was higher in the IP system and weight gain of male kids was always
higher than females. Higher nutrition supplied to dams of IP system increased milk production, thus
improve the body condition score of kids may be the cause of higher pre weaning gain in the IP
system.

Weaning weight and age: The weaning age and weaning weight of two different systems are
presented in Table 1. The kids of the IP reached at weaning age 11 days later than the SP system
and the difference was significant (P< 0.05). The higher values for weaning weight in both sexes were
observed in IP than SP system. The kids of IP achieved 30% heavier weaning weight than SP
system. Manir (2006) reported that weaning weight of Black Bengal kids was 4.02 kg which is lower
than the present study. Weaning weight of kids is influenced by breed, birth weight and lactation
performances of dam, weaning age, pre-weaning nutrition and litter size. Sex type has significant
effect on weaning weight and male kids were slightly heavier than females at weaning in the IP
system but significantly heavier than females in the SP system. Similar observation was reported by
Ozekin and Akcapinar (1983). Singh et al. (1991) reported that weaning age of Black Bengal goat was
three months which is in agreement with the present findings. Longer weaning age of the IP system
might be due of longer lactation length of the dams.

Kid mortality: The kid mortality up to weaning in two different systems is shown in Table 1. The
mortality rate was observed 15% in SP but there was no mortality in the IP system. High mortality of
kids is a major cause of economic loss. This result was partially supported by Chowdhury et al.
(2002), who found that the average mortality rate was 8% in Black Bengal goat. Husain (1999) found
the average mortality rate of Black Bengal goat maintained by farmers were 5-12% which is similar to
the present findings. The higher kid mortality in the SP system was probably due to traditional
management which in turn causes lower milk production of dam. Kid mortality is responsible with
many factors such as effect of dam weight at kidding, effect of birth weight of kid, dam’s milk yield,
season, litter size, parity, dam’s nutrition and disease (Chowdhury et al., 2002).

Performances of dam

Live weight changes of dam: The live weight changes of does in IP and SP systems during the
experimental period are presented in Table 2. The live weight at kidding was tented to be higher in IP
system but the difference was not significant. There was no significant difference between IP and SP
system in terms of fortnightly live weight changes before kidding. Loss of live weight just after kidding
is higher in IP system but not differed significantly. The fortnightly live weight changes was found
significantly (P<0.01) higher in IP than SP system. Loss of live weight just after kidding was 10
percent higher in IP group than SP system. The result was almost similar with Sarker (2006). It may
be due to the higher birth weight of kids born in IP group. Calhoun et al. (1988) reported that
increasing energy intake have a positive effect on live weight changes of goats. This result was similar
with the present findings. In another study Shahjalal et al. (1997) also found increased growth rate of
Black Bengal goats by supplying increased protein supplementation.
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Daily milk production: The milk yield per day in IP and SP systems are presented in Table 3. Daily
milk yield per day was observed significantly higher (P<0.01) in the IP than SP system. This result
was comparable with Alam (1992) who reported the milk yield of Black Bengal goat under village
condition was 200 ml/day. Higher correlation (r=0.80-0.90) between milk production and net energy
intake during the lactation of goat was reported by Flamant and Morand-Fehr (1982). It can be
speculated that improved management and higher supply of protein and energy through feed could
ensure more milk production per day than traditional management system. Breed, birth type, age,
parity and interaction between nutrition and environment effect milk production.

Table 2. Body weight changes of dam in IP and SP system

Level of
Parameter IP SP
significance
Initial live weight (kg) 22.10 + 0.11 21.90 + 0.15 NS
Live weight at kidding (kg) 22.61 + 0.07 22.35 + 0.18 NS
Fortnightly live weight changes before kidding (kg) 0.51 0.45 NS
Live weight just after kidding (kg) 19.60 + 0.02 19.63 + 0.20 NS
Loss of live weight just after kidding (kg) 3.01 2.71 NS
Fortnightly live weight changes after kidding (kg) 0.23 + 0.007 0.016 + 0.02 **
Average final live weight (kg) at PPHP 21.03 + 0.06 19.73 + 0.23 *

* = Significant at P<0.05, ** = Significant at P<0.01, NS=Not significant, IP = Semi-intensive production,

SP = Scavenging production, PPHP = Post partum heat period

Table 3. Milk production performances of dam in IP and SP system

Parameter IP SP Level of significance

Daily milk yield (ml) 214 + 0.001 162 + 0.003 **
Lactation period (day) 95.33 + 1.45 84.66 + 1.45 **
Total lactation yield (l) 20.47 + 0.44 13.75 + 0.41 **
** = Significant at P<0.01, IP = Semi-intensive production, SP = Scavenging production

Lactation length: The lactation length of does in two different systems is presented in Table 3. The
lactation length of IP was found 10 days higher than SP system and the difference was significant
(P<0.01). The result of the present study is in accordance with Husain (1999), who reported that
lactation length of Black Bengal goats was 98-105 days under rural scavenging condition. In a study,
Akhter et al. (2006) observed lactation length of Black Bengal goat was 92 days which is similar to the
lactation length of IP system and the lactation length of SP system is close to the findings of
Chowdhury et al. (2002) who observed the average lactation length of Black Bengal goats at first,
second and third parity was 72, 82 and 81 days, respectively. This variation is mainly due to genetic
and non-genetic factors especially genetic ability of the dams, nutrition and management.

Total lactation yield: Total lactation yield of does in two different systems is present in Table 3. Total
lactation yield differed significantly (p<0.01) between IP and SP systems. The does of IP produced
48.87% higher milk in a lactation period than that of SP system. The yield per lactation of the present
findings is similar with those reported by Chowdhury et al. (2002). Lactation yield was positively
correlated with the nutrition, age, genotype and season as suggested by Chowdhury et al. (2002) and
Mia et al. (1993). Differences in management and nutritional status of the does might be responsible
for variation in total lactation yield in this study. Poor nutrition in late pregnancy in addition to reduced
weight and vigour of kids at birth can delay the onset of lactation. Moreover, consumption of milk by
kids during lactation in SP system may influence total yield of milk.
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Reproductive performances of dam

Litter size: The average litter size of does of IP and SP systems are presented in Table 4. The higher
litter size (2.33) was observed in SP and it was 16.50% larger than IP group although the variation
was not significant.

Table 4. Reproductive performances of does in IP and SP system

Parameter IP SP Level of significance
Post partum heat period (day) 77.00 + 4.04 95.33 + 2.60 **
Litter size 2.00 + 0.00 2.33 + 0.33 NS
** = Significant at P<0.01, NS = Not significant
IP = Semi-intensive production, SP = Scavenging production

In the present study, the litter size of IP (2.0) was slightly lower than SP system (2.33), the result is
almost similar with 2.15 and 1.93, reported by Amin et al. (2001) and Husain (1993), respectively for
Black Bengal goat but higher than 1.70 (Mia, 1992). Litter size was affected by parity, age, genetic
and environmental factors (Chowdhury et al., 2002; Amoah and Gelaye, 1990) and also by buck that
is used for mating purpose (Verma et al., 1991).

Post partum heat period: Post partum heat period of does in two different production systems are
present in Table 4. The higher PPHP was observed in SP than IP system and was varied significantly
(P<0.01). Does of IP exhibited PPHP 18 days earlier than SP system. In the present findings, PPHP
was similar to that reported by Husain (1993). PPHP ranged between 16-136 days in Black Bengal
does observed by Hossain (2003). The present observation was found within the range. PPHP in
Black Bengal goat was 61 days reported by Devendra and Burns (1983) which is lower than the
present findings. The present results indicated that environmental factors such as feeding, housing
and reproductive management system may influence PPHP. In the present study, 18 days longer
PPHP noticed in the SP system was probably due to improper heat detection, reproductive disorder,
under nutrition, inefficient and insufficient management and sickness of the does. Apparently better
nutrition and management was probably the most important contributory factor responsible for
lowering the PPHP in this experiment.

From the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that low milk yield of does, grow rate and
weaning weight of kids in Black Bengal goat under traditional management system can be improved
by feeding supplementation rich in protein, carbohydrate and minerals and by better husbandry
practices.

Table 5. Cost and return of IP and SP system

Parameters IP SP
Purchase cost (Tk.) 4500 4450
Feed cost (Tk.) 1426 300
Labour cost (Tk.) 600 600
Housing cost (Tk.) 200 -
Medication cost (Tk.) 100 60
Total cost (Tk.) 6826 5410
Return from doe(n=3) 5500 4350
Return from kids (n=6) 3600 2300
Return from faeces (Tk.) 60 30
Total return (Tk.) 9160 6650
Gross return (Tk.) 2334 1240
Gross return = Total return – Total cost
IP = Semi-intensive production, SP = Scavenging production
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Cost benefit study

The cost benefit was calculated by subtracting the total cost from total return and presented in
Table 5. The gross return was found TK 1094 higher in the IP than SP group. In a study,
Chelapandiah and Balachandraw (2003) reported that supplementation of concentrate resulted higher
weight gain in Black Bengal kids and reduces the cost of production. It could be assumed from the
present study that better feeding with improved management might be beneficial and profitable for the
goat keepers.

Conclusion
It can be concluded from the present findings that improved feeding with better management may
ensure higher productive and reproductive performances of Black Bengal goats and are profitable for
goat rearing in Bangladesh.

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