The aim of the current study was to review the performance of Konso goat reared under different management systems in Konso zone. Previously studied Konso goat performance data were not compiled and updated yet for future breeding programs. Different research papers for Konso goat reared under on-station (semi-intensive) and on-farm (traditional and community-based breeding program) level reported by the different authors were used for the article review. Article reviews have showed that the highest birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), six month weight (SW), nine month weight (NW) and yearling weight (YW) were reported for Boar* Konso crossbred (BKC) under semi-intensive on-station level than Pure Konso goats reared under both on-station and on-farm (traditional and community-based breeding program (CBBP)) levels. Konso goats managed at on-station level have performed better at BW and WW vis-a-vis goats managed under traditional and CBBP whereas in contrary for SW, NW and YW. Pre-weaning average daily weight gain (gm) was higher than post-weaning average body weight gain under all management systems. Both pre-weaning and post-weaning mortality were higher for BKC than the rests. Prolificacy was not obtained for pure Konso goat reared under on-station level. Therefore, in line with promising goat CBBPs in rural areas, finisher crossbreeding with Boar goats is better to attain fast meat demand around urban and peri-urban areas nationally.

Goat, Konso zone, Performance, breeding programs

Pure Konso goats raised under community-based breeding are performed superior than nucleus/station indigenous goats reared under semi-intensive management whereas inferior than Boar*Konso crossbred managed at station under semi-intensive management. Average daily body weight gain of Boar*Konso crossbred followed by pure Konso goat reflected better pre-weaning weight gain than Konso goats managed under on-farm level (CBBP followed by traditional). On-station crossbred followed by goats reared under CBBP were superior than pure Konso goats managed under station during post-weaning period. The higher prolificacy was observed for crossbred goats followed by CBBP. There is no twining recorded for pure Konso goats at on-station level. High kids’ mortality was detected for crossbreds than pure Konso goat during pre and post weaning periods at on-station level Almost similar linear body measurements were identified for goats in Gamo and Gofa areas Therefore, in line with promising goat CBBPs in rural areas, finisher crossbreeding with Boar goats is better to attain fast meat demand around urban and peri-urban areas to accomplish ‘lemat tirufat’ government’s national policy.

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