General Information

Species

Goat

Synonym

Porai Adu

Breeding Tract

Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi/Tuticorin (Tamilnadu)

Comment On Breeding Tract

The Major Part Of The Breeding Tract Lies In Southern Agro-Climatic Zone Of Tamil Nadu And The Climate Is Generally Hot, Semi-Arid And Tropical In Nature. The Mean Annual Maximum And Minimum Temperatures Are 32.9 And 24.5oc Respectively. The Mean Annual Relative Humidity Recorded At 08.30 H And 17.30 H Is 78.0 And 73.6 Per Cent Respectively. The Average Annual Rainfall Is 668.0 Mm, Received In 35.4 Rainy Days.

Main Use

Meat, Skin And Manure

Comment On Main Use

Kodi Adu Goats Are Reared Primarily For Meat. Serve As The Sole Or Subsidiary Source Of Livelihood For A Large Number Of Small And Marginal Farmers And Landless Labourers In The Breeding Tract.

Origin

The Name Kodi Adu Means Goat With Long And Lean Body Conformation And Its Synonym Porai Adu Has Been Derived From The Body Colour Viz., Splashes Of Black Or Reddish Brown Colour Over The White Coat

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Adaptation To Cover Long Distances During Browsing

Morphology

Colour

White With Splashes Of Black Or Reddish Brown Colour

Horns Present

Both

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Directed Upward, Backward And Curved Downward Or Upward And Sharp At The Tip.Size 15-25cm.

Visible Characteristics

Kodi Adu Goats Are Tall, Long, Lean And Leggy Animals With Compact Body. Females Have Short, Straight And Sleek Hairs On Almost All Parts Of The Body. Males Have Fairly Long, Straight And Rough Hairs On The Neck And Withers

Hair Or Wool

Hair