REVIEW: SOLUTIONS FOR GRAND CHALLENGES IN GOAT AND SHEEP PRODUCTION INDUSTRY

Mildred Elizabeth Aldridge (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Jasmyn Elaine Fearon (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Bethany Peyton Haynes (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Hannah Marie Miller (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Katie Yvonne Sanford (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Rachel Rebecca Scott (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
William Wess Anglin (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Lauren Susanne Blalock (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Briana Lashun Burkes (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Olivia Lucienne Cohn-White (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Brittany Renee Franks (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bogor 16680)
Haleigh Margaret Giles (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Ashley Lorraine Greene (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Riley Dawn Hanby (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Anna Grace Holliman (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
John Mark Kirby (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Austin William Klein (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Courtney Ann Lehmann (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Grace Jennette Llyod (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Cody Triston Lore (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Tyler B. McMurray (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Zachary Vinz Moody (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Brianna Nicole Palmer (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Lindsey Virginia Pansano (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Ryan Matthew Pickle (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Laura Marie Schaeffer (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Jeneva Ruth Seidl (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
James Dean Smith (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Hannah Faith Stepp (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Faisal Amri Satrio (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bogor 16680)
Naseer Ahmad Kutchy (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Ed Dechert (Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Cobie Rutherford (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Kipp Brown (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)
Bambang Purwantara (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bogor 16680)
Erdogan Memili (Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762)

BIOTROPIA - The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Biology
Vol. 26 No. 1 (2019): BIOTROPIA Vol. 26 No. 1 April 2019

Goats and sheep are valuable as they are a source of meat, milk, fleece, and other products. These livestock are also important both for agriculture and biomedical research. However, the efficient, sustainable, and profitable production of these small ruminants faces major obstacles. Hence, this review analyzes these major challenges specifically, their negative impacts on the industry, and suggests some science-based solutions to overcome them. Those challenged areas are education and training, research, translational research/biotechnology, goat and sheep health, and maintenance of an economically sustainable agribusiness. The suggested solutions include the effective teaching of goat and sheep science to the next generation and public empowerment, support for innovative and translational research, disease prevention and treatment, support for technology transfer, and development of sound agribusiness practices. This review is helpful particularly for scientists, students, and the goat and sheep producers. In general, these information on the current state of goat and sheep agriculture will also help the public to better understand and appreciate the challenges met and opportunities provided in small ruminant production enterprises.