Animal production is a niche in the agricultural sector that is rapidly gaining popularity, as well as the interest of many young folks who are contemplating of starting an agro-business, because of its economic potential.

According to Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO, 2013), China is the largest importer of sheep meat, alongside with countries like USA, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Netherlands, and Italy. While New Zealand with about 34% of world's sheepmeat export rank number one in the top 10 list of Goat and sheep meat exporters with over $2billions trade value.