CAPRIDROID: a virtual guide for Android cell phones aimed at goat raisers.

A software application (virtual guide), called CAPRIDROID, was designed for goat farming, aimed at farmers, extension workers and other people that are related to this activity and have access to cell phones with Android system version 2.3.3 and higher. The software application was developed under General Public License (GPL), and its size is 2 MB. The primary language of the application developed and compiled is Java 7.0. This computer tool in the form of interactive book offers updated information about goat farming systems under sustainable conditions, and in it the good practices concerning feeding, reproduction, health, breeding, among others, are detailed. Among the advantages of this software application it can be stated that it includes pictures, figures and tables; on the other hand, given the flexibility of its design, it can be updated and new options can be included according to the user's interests. It is concluded that this computer product contains valuable information for farmers allowing to improve decision making in the management of goat herds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]