General Information

Species

Goat

Synonym

Varikan Adu, Karapu Adu, Pullai Adu

Breeding Tract

Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar/Kamarajar, Thoothukudi/Tuticorin (Tamilnadu)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Sattur And Sivakashi Taluks Of Virudnagar District; Kovilpatti And Vilattikulam Taluks Of Tuticorin District; Sankarankovil Taluk Of Tirunelveli District Of Tamilnadu

Main Use

Food – Meat

Origin

The Names Kanni Adu And Varikan Adu Are Derived From The Presence Of Stripes On Either Side Of The Face.

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Excellent Migratory Capacity

Morphology

Colour

Generally Black With Two White Stripes On Either Side Of The Face And White Colour In The Underbelly And Inner Side Of The Legs

Horns Present

Both

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Directed Backward And Outward; Backward Outward And Curved Upward Are Predominantly Present. Medium Sized (15-25cm) In Males And Small (<15cm) In Females.

Visible Characteristics

These Goats Have White Strips On Either Side Of Face Extending From Base Of Horn To Corner Of Muzzle. White Lines On The Edge Of Ears. Majority Of The Animals Have White Patch Or Line On Either Side Of Neck.