General Information

Species

Goat

Synonym

Kanyal

Breeding Tract

Sindhudurg (Maharashtra)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Hilly Tract Of Konkan Coastal Region, Having High Rain Fall And Hot And Humid Climate

Main Use

Mutton

Origin

Name Derived From The Typical White Bands On Black Face And Black Ear With White Margin, Locally Called As “Kanyal Goats”.

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

This Breed Is Well Sustained In Hilly Tract Of Konkan Coastal Region, Having High Rain Fall And Hot And Humid Climate

Morphology

Colour

This Breed Is Well Sustained In Hilly Tract Of Konkan Coastal Region, Having High Rain Fall And Hot And Humid Climate

Horns Present

Both

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Cylindrical, Backward And Medium In Size(15-25cm)

Visible Characteristics

Bilateral White Strips From Nostrils To Ear. Legs- Long, Laterally Black, Medially White And White From Knee To Fetlock Joint. Tail- Dorsally Black And Ventrally White.