General Information

Species

Goat

Synonym

Karuppadu (In Vernacular Tamil Language)

Breeding Tract

Salem, Dharmapuri, Erode / Periyar, Krishnagiri (Tamilnadu)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Have A Confined Breeding Tract In North-Western Agro-Climatic Region Of Tamil Nadu, Viz., Dharmapuri And Karimangalam Blocks Of Dharmapuri Taluk, Pennagaram Block Of Pennagaram Taluk And Palacode Taluk Of Dharmapuri District, Mecheri And Kolathur Blocks Of Mettur Taluk Of Salem District, Thalavadi Block And Andiyur Block Of Erode District.The Mean Annual Maximum And Minimum Temperatures Are 34.3oc And 21.9oc Respectively. The Mean Annual Relative Humidity Recorded At 08.30h And 17.30h Are 77.2 And 55.1 Per Cent Respectively. The Average Annual Rainfall Is 1112 Mm

Main Use

Meat, Skin And Manure

Comment On Main Use

Meat Of This Breed Is Considered To Be Very Tasty Compared To Other Goats And Local Preference Is Totally For Chevon From This Breed

Origin

Indigenous. The Name Salem Black Is Derived Based On The Body Colour (I.E., Complete Black Body Colour) And Place Of Origin I.E., Salem District Of Tamil Nadu

Breed Societies(If Any)

Nil

Adaptability To Environment

Well Adapted To The Harsh Climatic Conditions (Hot, Semi-Arid And Tropical) Of North-Western Parts Of Tamil Nadu

Morphology

Colour

Completely Black With Glossy Hair Coat

Horns Present

Both

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

No Typical Horn Pattern However Mostly Directed Upward And Backward And Sharp At The Tip. Males: 20cm, Females: 13.7cm

Visible Characteristics

Salem Black Goats Are Tall, Long, Lean And Leggy Animals With Compact Body. Head Is Medium In Length. The Eyes Are Small And Bright And The Eyelashes Are Black In Colour. The Ears Are Medium In Length, Leaf-Like And Semi-Pendulous. Neck Is Thick, Broad And Well Set To The Thorax In Males.

Hair Or Wool

Hair

Fiber Type

Coarse/Carpet