Variable

Levels

Responses

N

Percent (%)

Challenges faced in goat farms^a

Death of goats

35

21.2

Theft of goats

13

7.9

Feed scarcity

15

9.1

Lack of improved breeds

15

9.1

Straying of goats

14

8.5

high cost of inputs such as drugs

16

9.7

lack of market

4

2.4

low pricing

14

8.5

poor access to veterinary extension services

20

12.1

Extreme weather conditions

5

3.0

Other

14

8.5

Subtotal

165

100.0

Suggested solutions to challenges faced^a

Improved access to veterinary extension services

31

22.1

Feed conservation and storage

21

15.0

Improved housing of goats

23

16.4

Improved waste management

15

10.7

Vaccination of goats against diseases

21

15.0

Formation of marketing groups

12

8.6

Improved security

17

12.1

Subtotal

140