General Information

Species

Goat

Synonym

Chamba, Gadderan, Gadhairun, Kangra Valley, White Himalaya.

Breeding Tract

Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) & Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir)

Main Use

Food – Meat; Fibre – Hair; Work – Pack.

Origin

Name After The Gaddi Tribe Rearing These Animals

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Adapted To Migrartory System. Firm Footed Animals, Can Transport Upto 8.0 Kg Merchandise.

Morphology

Colour

White Is Dominant Colour. Black Coloured Animals Are Also Present.

Horns Present

Both

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Directed Upward And Backward And Occationally Twisted. Horns Are Long In Size.

Visible Characteristics

Skin Is Very Tough, Covered With Coarse Long Hair Measuring 17 To 25 Cm. Ears Are Drooping And Pointed (12 Cm).

Hair Or Wool

Hair