elaboração de um manual de manejo básico de caprinos e ovinos

Abstract

There is an extreme concentration of goat and sheep herds in the Northeast region, which holds 71.2% of Brazil's sheep (15,521,837 head) and 96% of its goats (12,373,805 head), while the Southeast has a smaller share when comparing the herd sizes. The Southeast region represents 2.6% (558,973 head) of the national sheep herd and 1.1% (140,555 head) of the national goat herd. This difference justifies the abundance of management manuals focused on the Northeast and the scarcity of these resources for the Southeast, making it essential to create specific materials to meet the production needs of this region of Brazil, which, although smaller in quantity, persists and is also one of the largest producers of goat milk in Brazil. Considering the aforementioned points, this work aimed to develop a basic management manual for goats and sheep, encompassing both meat and milk production for the Southeast region of Brazil. The work was developed from an integrative review, which aims to combine data from theoretical and empirical literature through six steps or phases: i) formulating the guiding question, ii) literature search or sampling, iii) data collection, iv) critical analysis of the included studies, v) discussion of the results, and vi) presentation of the integrative review itself. In this way, it becomes possible to identify knowledge gaps, gather existing knowledge and data in the area of ​​interest, and identify priorities for future research. In carrying out this work, we sought to find materials with a similar objective, as well as to identify shortcomings in pre-existing materials. In this manual, compiled so far, we address climate, market, and goat and sheep breeds with a focus on the Southeast region, in addition to mentioning a range of facilities for producers to start or improve their property. It is worth mentioning that the manual's development will continue after the submission of this final course work. Furthermore, once it is made available through easily accessible means, it will become a practical and democratic tool aimed at encouraging the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of goat and sheep farming in the Southeast region.