Goat characteristics affect traders' buying preference

摘要

Some physical characteristics of goats influence traders' buying references. These characteristics, in descending order, are mealiness, size, breed, sex, and age. These are significant determinants of the goat's price. These are the main findings of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) researchers. Dr. Ma. Excelsis M. Orden and Mr. Wilfred E. Jamandre, from the project "Traders' preference for goat characteristics in selected markets of Pangasinan." This project is a joint undertaking of the International Livestock Research institute (ILRI), International Fund for Agricultural Development (I FAD), and the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD).