Caracterização de instalações da caprinocultura no cariri paraibano.

Abstract

The aim of this rescarch was to charactcrizc and assess the architcctonic and qualitativc aspeets of the installations related to handling, races, production systems, and caprine farming equipments in Paraiban Cariri. The data were collected from September 2003 to January 2004, when a questionnaire with the necessary variables was applied to accomplish this diagnostic. In this research, we noticed that the Oriental and Occidental Cariri properties are characterized for presenting a low technological levei used in the installations, without employing the modern practices of handling and sanity of the flock. We could also verify that the great majority of the installations does not suit the ideal parameters to the exploration of the milky flock (those to be slaughtered or mixed), even presenting some positive data, such as the sheepfold orientation, that are, in their majority, east/westward. The adopted production systems of caprine are the extensive and semi-extensive, with demarcation divisions of pasture and properties, and the animais WDR (without a definite race) are the great majority in the region goat farm. The infrastructure of the property and installation is precarious concerning the sewage, electricity, roads, and water resources and water supply, so it is necessary more technological, scientific and financial investments.