PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR STARTING A DAIRY UNIT WITH 15 COWS

Submitted by Mohsina.A (2005-03-50)

Kerala Agricultural University College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Mannuthy, Thrissur 2010

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I express my deep sense of gratitude to my beloved guide Dr.D.S.Bindu, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Hospital, Anchalumoodu for her encouragement, guidance and help for the successful completion of the work.

Asha N. Vincent (2003-03-43)

CERTIFICATE
I, hereby certify that the project entitled A PROJECT ON GOAT REARING IN NEERAVIL VILLAGE IN THRIKADAVOOR PANCHAYAT IN KOLLAM DISTRICT has been prepared under my supervision by Asha N. Vincent (2003-03-43) internship trainee for the BVSc&AH degree.

Kollam 18.10.2008

Dr. D.S.Bindu Senior Veterinary Surgeon Veterinary Hospital Anchalumoodu

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 2. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT 3. PROMOTER 4. PROJECT PARTICULARS 5. EXPENDITURE INCURED 6. INCOME EXPECTED 7. PROFITABILITY STATEMENT 8. FEASIBILITY CERTIFICATE 9. CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION
Considering the various options available for income generation by means of bank linked self employment schemes, goat farming is the most ideal and commercially viable one. The proposed project is a Goat Farm at Neeravil in Thrikadavoor Panchayath area, Kollam district. Goat rearing provides subsidiary income to the farmers. Goat is poor man's cow as it can be replaced with gold. Income is derived from the meat, manure, dung and skin of animals. According to the 17th Quinquennial livestock census (2003), Kerala has a goat population of about 12.1373 lakhs, which is lower than national average. In Kerala, chevon is in high demand with almost 80% person consuming it, since it is free from all religious taboos. It has wider scopes including export potential in future. On selection of suitable stock fitting to the locality, goat rearing offers reasonable profit considering the outputs in comparison with inputs. Through the project it is intended to establish a 10 number parent unit and production of kids for meat purpose as a selfentrepreneurial venture with the boon of financial assistance anticipated through SBT.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

Through the project the proposed gains self employment, utilizes his own land and thereby uplifting his economic status. In addition contributes to the society by the way of supplying hygienic meat and ensuring steady supply and providing employment opportunities to the less skilled category.

PROMOTER
The proprietor of the proposed goat farm, Mr. Gopalakrishna Pillai is residing at Neeravil in Kadavoor, Kollam district. The promoter has good experience in livestock field and is financially sound.

PROJECT PARTICULARS
(A)LAND The proposed site of goat farm is at Neeravil in Kadavoor, Kollam district. The promoter owns the land. The salient features of the land available are- ample supply of good quality water, access to electricity, telephone and main road and fertile soil. Fifty cents of land will be utilized for shed construction and for fodder production. (B)ANIMALS It is intended to rear Malabari does. These animals are procured from the following agency Kuriottumala Goat Farm (C)SHED Low investment mode shed will be constructed for the purpose. Since the land is located on a elevated area, problems of humidity and water logging will be less. So the sand based standing spaces with mesh enclosures will be constructed with roofing to protect them from rain, wind and sunlight.

(D)FEEDS AND FODDER

Twenty cents of land will be marked for cultivation of good quality fodder grasses. Remaining land is best owed with a variety of grasses and shrubs, which will serve as ideal grazing grounds for the goats. In addition to this fodder, goats require concentrate feed also @ 200g/day/adult and 100g/day/kid >3 months.

(E)INSURANCE
All the parent stock will be insured with accredited insurance agencies under the scheme animal policy. (F)VETERINARY AID The technical guidance and periodical health care (Deworming, vaccination and dipping) required for the goats will be rendered by the local veterinarian in the panchayath as and when required

(G)LABOUR
Family members will be engaged to carry out the routine activities of the farm.

(H)BREEDING PROGRAMME
One year old Malabari kids are purchased on the basis of superior growth traits. This programme is intended to stabilize the herds for its Malabari characters such as increased feed efficiency and increased rate of kids per kidding. Kids are sold at regular intervals. The scheme is for a period of 5 years

(I)MARKETING
It is estimated that 25 saleable goats will be produced in 1 year. It has been assessed that maximum positive response of growth under economic feeding will be up to 1 year of age. The sale will be done once animals are around six months of age

(J)MISCELLANEOUS
Vehicle for transportation of animals, feeds and other equipments, agricultural implements, feeders, waterer, plumbing and electrical equipments will be met by promoter.

EXPENDITURE INCURED
CALCULATION OF ANNUAL INCOME
Average kidding rate of does Average number of kids/kidding Total number of kids produced from a doe per year Total kids per year Average age of marketing Average weight by 6 months Average dressing percentage in Goats 3in 2 consecutive years 1.6(2) 3 30 6 months 12.5kg (10-15) 50%

ASSUMPTIONS
a) One year old Malabari kids are brought for rearing Doe@ Rs.2000/Buck@ Rs.2200/b) Area required Doe- 1m2 Buck- 2.5m2 c) Feeding 1. Rougage: Ad libitum grass feeding and tree leaves like Jack, Venga etc 2. Concentrate feeding (Rs.10/kg) Adult- 400g/ day/ adult Kid >3 months 100g/ day 3. Kids < 3 months are fed on doe's milk up to 3 months

Sl PARTICULARS no A NON RECURRING EXPENDITURE 1 2 3 4 Cost of 10 does (102000+12200) Cost of shed Cost of equipments @ Rs.45/animal Insurance TOTAL Rs.25000/- will be taken for financial assistance from SBT. Balance amount +recurring expenditure will be met by the promoter B RECURRING EXPENDITURE 1 2 Cost of feeding (0.411301210) does and buck and 1 buck

1st year

2nd year

3rd year

4th year

5th year

22200 10000 1000 1960 35160

16060 4320 1600 1200 1000 200 5000 3000 32380 67540

16060 4320 1600 1200 1000 200 5000 2400 31980 31980

16060 4320 1600 1200 1000 200 7500 1800 33680 33680

16060 4320 1600 1200 1000 200 7500 900 32780 32780

16060 4320 1600 1200 1000 200 0 0 24380 24380

Cost of feeding kids (0.12418010)

3 Cost of medicine @ Rs.100 per animal and Rs. 500 for unseen expenses 4 Cost of electricity @ Rs. 100 per month 5 Depreciation on building @ 10% 6 Depreciation on equipments @20% 7 Repayment of loan(Rs.25000/-) 8 Interest 12% TOTAL TOTAL EXPENDITURE

INCOME EXPECTED
Sl no. 1 2 3 4 Particulars 1st year 2nd year 38400 3rd year 38400 4th year 5th year

Sale of kids at 6 months of age @ Rs.1600/ animal (mortality of kids 5% included) 38400 Sale of 10 does + 1 buck @ Rs.90/ kg live weight Sale of manure Sale of gunny bags (Rs. 4/ bag) 600 120

38400 38400 35000

600 120

600 120 39120

600 120 39120

600 120 74120

TOTAL

39120 39120

PROFITABILITY STATEMENT
1st year NET PROFIT -28420 2nd year 7140 3rd year 3040 4th year 6340 5th year 49740

FEASIBILITY CERTIFICATE
The above mentioned project is feasible technically and economically viable. It has been prepared based on present marketing condition and scientific management panchayath, Kollam District. principles. The project is prepared and issued to Mr. Gopalakrishnan Pillai at Neeravil in Thrikadavoor

CONCLUSION
The proposed site of goat farm is at Neeravil in Thrikadavoor panchayath, in Kollam District. Goat rearing offers reasonable profit considering the outputs in comparison with inputs. This project is found to be technically feasible and economically viable.