Developed by producers for producers, this guide highlights the factors that experienced rangeland goat producers have identified as critical to the successful operation of a goat enterprise in the rangelands. 

The guide offers practical suggestions, anecdotes and tools, along with 20 real-life case studies.

Business management is the process of planning, coordinating and controlling a business.

To survive long-term, a business must be profitable and managed properly. This requires management consideration of people, plant and equipment as well as the health, welfare and productivity of livestock.

The infrastructure required for rangeland goat production will vary depending on the enterprise and range from minimal in a wild harvest operation to substantial in a depot.

Infrastructure considerations include: Fences, traps and yards, watering facilities and handling equipment.

The types of husbandry activities that will occur in goat production are enterprise-specific. You need to decide which activities are required for your operation.

In general it is important to: Handle the goats in a way that minimises stress, maximise animal welfare and pay attention to occupational health and safety.

Grazing management relates to the monitoring of the rangeland in order to: Optimise the use of feed on offer, determine increases or decreases to stocking rates and avoid negative impacts on the environment.

A number of options and strategies exist to enable you to do this effectively.

The process of marketing rangeland goats is similar to that of any other livestock enterprise - the key is to understand the target market's specifications and to breed or select goats based on those specifications.

Of particular importance to rangeland goat producers are: Market specifications, selling options and drafting.