Barbari goat
 Barbari Goat buck | |
| Use | meat [1], milk [1] |
|---|---|
| Traits | |
| Weight | Male: 37.85 kg [1] |
| Female: 22.56 kg [1] | |
| Height | Male: 70.67 cm [1] |
| Female: 56.18 cm [1] | |
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Goat Capra aegagrus hircus | |
The Barbari goat is a dwarf meat goat breed that is found in Sargodha districts in Punjab Province, Pakistan.
History
This breed originally belongs to Sargodha region of Pakistan.
Characteristics
Breed characteristics are unique: medium size with a compact body; alert & attractive; bulging eyes; short,erect ears; short, straight horns, (with curly horns expressed occasionally); well set udder with conical teats; adapted to stall feed.[2] Their meat conformation is considered good.Triple kidding and early maturity are common features of these goats. [3] They are a small size and their color is white creamy to golden. Spotted animals also come across.
Uses
The Barbari goat is a dual purpose breed and well adapted for Pakistani conditions. It is seasonal breeder and is used for intensive farming. [2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Acharya, R.M. (1982). Sheep and goat breeds of India. Rome: FAO. ISBN 9251012121. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- 1 2 "Indian Goat Breeds". Goat Gyan. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- ↑ "Breeds of Livestock - Barbari Goat". Breeds of Livestock, Department of Animal Science. Oklahoma State University. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Mahgoub, O.; Kadim,, I.T.; Webb, E.C. (2011). Goat meat production and quality. Cambridge, MA: CABI. p. 71. ISBN 9781845938499.