Characterization and typology of goat production systems in Algeria based on producers survey

Bulletin of the National Research Centre

Table 4 Management of goat reproduction in the different study areas

Variables		N	%
Individuals' reasons for reform	Age	40	28.37
	Accident	25	17.73
	Infertility	15	10.64
	Pathologies	40	28.37
	Economic	21	14.89
Renewal frequency	All year round	60	42.55
	Once a year	35	24.82
	twice a year	46	32.62
Crossroads	Controlled	30	21.28
Crossroads	Uncontrolled	111	78.72
Livestock Component	same breed	31	21.99
Livestock Component	several races	110	78.01
The breeding bucks	Of the same race	90	63.83
The breeding bucks	Race is not considered	51	36.17
Renewal of breeding bucks	Yes	51	36.17
Renewal of breeding bucks	No	90	63.83
The presence of bucks with the females in permanent	Yes	100	70.92
The presence of bucks with the females in permanent	No	41	29.08
Straddling	Once a year	30	21.28
	twice a year	21	14.89
	3 times every 2 years	90	63.83