Efectividade da estratégia de repovoamento pecuário com Caprinos Boer e Red kalahari no distrito de Magude

Abstract

In recent years, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has implemented goat repopulation strategies, distributing Boer and Red Kalahari goats to improve the productivity and income of rural families. The Magude district was one of those included in the pilot phase. Given the scarcity of information on the effectiveness of the strategy concerning the performance of these breeds in local conditions and their impact on the livelihoods of communities, this study was carried out. The research, with a qualitative approach, applied semi-structured questionnaires to 34 breeders, equally distributed by breed, analyzing zootechnical adaptability, socioeconomic impact, and operational challenges and opportunities. The data were treated with descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test (significance level of 5%), using SPSS v.27.0. The results indicate that the Red Kalahari adapted better to traditional systems, while the Boer presented unforeseen technical requirements, with inferior performance. The economic impact was limited, with sporadic benefits and low appropriation by breeders, aggravated by a lack of collective organization. The main challenges included high mortality, recurring diseases, and irregular technical assistance. Despite the limitations, promising opportunities were identified, conditioned on institutional strengthening, continuous capacity building, and market integration. It is concluded that the effectiveness of the strategy depends on the combination of adapted genetics, valorization of local knowledge, and post-distribution support(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)