General Information

Species

Goat

Synonym

Bengal, Desi

Breeding Tract

West Bengal(West Bengal)

Comment On Breeding Tract

The Breed Is Distributed Throughout West Bengal And Adjoining Parts Of Neighbouring States Viz. Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Assam And Tripura.

Main Use

Food – Meat; Others – Skin

Comment On Main Use

Skins Are Of Excellent Quality And Are Highly Priced.

Origin

The Breed Derived Its Name From Its Native Habitat -West Bengal State Of India.

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

The Breed Is Well Adapted To The Hot Humid Climatic Conditions, Wider Range Of Vegetation, Local Management Conditions, Saline Soil And Water Logging During Rainy Season.

Morphology

Colour

Predominantly Black, Brown, Grey And White Are Also Found.

Horns Present

Both

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Small In Size (<15), Directed Upward And Sometime Backward.

Visible Characteristics

Small-Legged Goat. Hair Coat Is Short And Lustrous. Nose Line Is Slightly Depressed.