General Information

Species

Goat

Synonym

Kagani

Breeding Tract

Udhampur, Jammu, Kathua, Doda, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Kishtwar, Ramban (Jammu & Kashmir)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Jammu Region Covers A Wide Area Ranging From A Thin Strip 274m To 304 M (900-1000ft) In Height Of The Plain Region In The South To The Shivalik Hills And Mid Himalayan Mountains Northwards Up To Pir Panjal Range. The Region Represented An Intricate Mosaic Of Mountain Ranges And Hills Characterized With River Terraces Valleys And Gorges. It Had Special Importance Because Of Its Ecology And

Main Use

Meat, Milk And Hair

Origin

These Goats Provide Livelihood Security And Are Major Source Of Income For Bhakarwal Community Of The State

Origin: Local. Corroborates With Name Of Tribal Bhakarwal Community Maintaining This Goat Population

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Well Adapted To Hills In The Jammu Division Of J&K State

Morphology

Colour

White. Some Have Black Face Or Hind Quarters

Horns Present

Both

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Curved And Screw Like Directed Upward And Backward. About 15cm In Size.

Visible Characteristics

Large Sized Goats Having Convex Head. Body Is Covered With Very Long Hairs. Udder Is Pendulous And Medium In Size

Hair Or Wool

Hair

Fiber Type

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