The program purposes to promote goat production through raising an elite parent stock of pure South African Boer, Pure Black Mubende, Pure Mubende spotted, the Kasolwe Small East African breed and the Kigezi goats. There are also continuous engagements in cross breeding of the indigenous goats with the South African Boer goats and availing the offspring (50% and 75%) to several farmers across the country. The program also aims to conserve the indigenous goat genetic resources in Uganda
All over Uganda there is an increasing interest in goats and goat products – both dairy and meat. This is due to an increase in their population density, greater demand for meat and milk, albeit the reduced availability of pasture land because of increased arable farming activity. In some areas such as the highlands of Kigezi, Rwenzori and Elgon this can take a very extreme form, such that keeping goats becomes the only option available for the majority of families desiring consistent supplies of milk, meat and sustainable income.
