Goat Rearing And Food Security In Kusawgu In The Central Gonja District Of Northern Region

ABSTRACT   Livestock production in Ghana contributes greatly to the total GDP and agricultural GDP respectively. Despite efforts to improve and increase goat production, most farmers, especially the rural households still keep local breeds and are faced with high infant mortality of kids, death of pregnant does, unplanned housing systems, improper feeding and management. These undoubtedly hinder farmers in Kusawgu to improving their stock for food security. It is thus important to study why despite the numerous contributions of livestock especially the domestic goat to the socio-economic impor…