General Information

Species

Goat

Synonym

Nandi, Bilimeke

Breeding Tract

Chitradurga, Tumkur, Davanagere (Karnataka)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Hitradurga District Lies In The Valley Of The Vedavati River, With The Tungabhadra River Flowing In The Northwest. Average Elevation Of The Tract Ranges From 550 To 822 Meters. Different Types Of Soils, Climatic Factors And Irrigation Facilities Have Created Favorable Conditions For Extensive Cultivation Of Horticulture Crops Like Coconut, Arecanut, Banana, Etc. Kharif Is The Main Cropping Season With Paddy, Ragi, Jowar And Maize Crops. Considerable Amount Of Mineral Wealth And Natural Resources Such As Iron Ore, Quartz, Silver Sand, Graphite, Corundum, Dolomite, Clay And Soap Stone Are Also Found.

Main Use

Meat

Comment On Main Use

Goats Are Reared For Meat Only

Origin

Local. Named After Its Place Of Origin I.E. Chitradurga District Of Karnataka And White Colour

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Nandidurga Goats Are Adapted To Hard Rocky Areas And Graze Efficiently On Hillocks.

Morphology

Colour

White. Some Have Black/Brown Spots On Ears, Forehead, Neck And Knees

Horns Present

Both

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Curved. Directed Backward, Downward, Inward And Touching Neck In Few. Av. Size: Male 20.33cm, Female 15.79

Visible Characteristics

Muzzle, Eyelids And Hooves Are Black. Ears Are Leafy And Pendulous. Udder Is Hairy And Pendulous. Teats Are Funnel Shaped

Hair Or Wool

Hair

Fiber Type

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