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RP produces 4M goats a year – DA Davao
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Jan 7, 2009 - 11:25:47 AM

DAVAO CITY, Jan. 9 (PNA) – The country is now producing a total of four million goats a year, according to Department of Agriculture (DA) Davao livestock division chief Dr. Rafael Mercado.

Mercado said the country’s requirement for goat is 20 folds higher compared to actual production.

He said Davao Region alone contributes about 3,072 of the four million yearly productions nationwide, surpassing its target of one percent in 2008.

However, the lack of goat supply hinders the country from engaging in goat meat export.

To date, Brunei is in demand of 1,000 goat meat per month, while Dubai needs more at 3,000 per month.

Mercado said the global demand for goat’s meat has inspired local raisers from Mindanao to increase production.