In India approximately 71% of the total populations are non-vegetarian. Mutton is a well adopted among meat eaters, the goat and sheep meat is relished by people more than chicken or pork (Consumed by a select section).
Goat and Sheep farming is an enterprise which has been practiced by a large group of population in rural areas of India. Goats are among the main meat-producing animals in India and have huge domestic demand across the country. Goat and Sheep rearing under intensive and semi-intensive system for commercial production has been gaining momentum. A number of commercial goat and sheep farms have been established in different regions of the country in the recent time.