Goat farming offers rewarding opportunities, but success depends on making the right decisions at the right time. Stocking goats during Nigeria's rainy season increases production risks and financial losses. Proper timing secures better results.

Rainy conditions expose goats to pneumonia, foot rot, diarrhea, and heavy parasite infestations. Muddy surroundings weaken their health, increase mortality, and raise treatment expenses for struggling farmers. Healthy animals build profitable farms.

Although fresh grasses appear abundant, excessive moisture reduces feed quality and encourages harmful bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Contaminated forage often causes digestive disorders, poor growth, and disappointing production performance. Quality feed sustains healthy livestock.

Damp housing creates stressful conditions that lower immunity and encourage disease outbreaks. Stocking during the dry season allows easier adaptation, healthier growth, reduced expenses, and improved farm profitability. Good timing protects every investment.

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view