Influence of genotype and topography on the goat predation challenge under communal production systems

摘要: Abstract The objective of the study was to compare incidence predation goats in flat lands and mountainous areas. It hypothesized that challenge is affected by genotype topography which they are kept. Data were collected from 195 goat owning households using structured questionnaires; 100 areas 95 An average eight reported per household. Diseases theft, followed ranked as major causes losses both Jackals ( Canis aureus L.), caracal Felis ), wild dogs Lycaon pictus ) leopards (Panthera pardus) common predators specially during hot wet season. Farmers non- descript crossed genotypes five times more likely experience problems than farmers indigenous Nguni goats. staying 2.3 challenges land. Kids class targeted predators. Predation largely occurred veld drinking main means prevent control discussed. use guard dogs, night penning fences identified adapted rather non-descript animals recommended.