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Advantages

 Diseases and parasites are easily controlled.

 Goats do not destroy people’s crops.

 Diseases can be controlled

 Goats are more secure

Disadvantages

 It is quite expensive to set up.

3. Intensive method

Goats are kept in their houses

The farmers collect grass and other feeds for their goats

Advantages

 Goats are securely protected from thieves or predators

 It is easy to control diseases

 Movements are limited therefore goats gain weight quickly

 Manure can be collected for farm use.

Disadvantages

 It requires much attention

 It is expensive to feed the goats