Livestock is an integral part of India’s agricultural economy and plays a multifaceted role in providing livelihood support to the rural population. A study was undertaken to assess the effect of supplementation of multi-strain probiotic in the diet of growing kids. Twenty (3 to 3.5 months old) kids of Sirohi breeds were equally divided into experimental and control groups. One group served as control (Without supplementation) and rest group as experiment group fed multi-strain probiotic @ 5g/kid/d coliform unit (CFU) for 90 days. Based on the favorable observation showed that experimental group statistically higher (P<0.01) body weight gain and mean daily body weight by 27g more than control group. Probiotics can help prevent and manage digestive issues like diarrhea, which can hinder growth. By promoting a healthy gut, they also strengthen the immune system, making the kids less susceptible to diseases that can stunt growth. Farmer’s participatory experiment on farmer’s animals can prove to be very effective extension approach for creating awareness and acceptance of probiotic technology for sustainable goat farming

Goat, kids, concentrate feeding and growth

In conclusion, the results of present study showed that supplementation of multi-strain probiotic preparation @ 5g/kid/d for 90 days augment the growth performance of growing Sirohi kids under arid condition. Probiotics can serve as a natural alternative to antibiotics for promoting growth and preventing disease. This is particularly important in the context of antibiotic resistance and the need for sustainable farming practices

M.P. Verma, Pankaj Lavania, Ajesh Kumar and S.C. Meena (2025). Efficacy of Multi-strain Probiotic Supplementation on Growth Performance of Sirohi Kids. International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 16(2): 61–63