General Information

Species

Goat

Synonym

Chayangra, Pashmina

Breeding Tract

Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahul & Spiti (Himachal Pradesh)

Comment On Breeding Tract

The Breeding Tract Is Confined To Cold Desert Region Of Spiti Division (Lahul & Spiti District); Hangrang Valley Of Kinnaur District; Todd And Miar Valley Areas Of Lahul Region; And High Altitude Areas Of Sural And Udeen In Pangey Valley (Chamba District).

Main Use

Fibre – Hair(Pashmina); Food – Meat; Work – Pack.

Comment On Main Use

Though The Breed Valuable Fibre – Pashmina, Yet The Breed Has Main Utility For Meat.

Origin

Chegu Is Considered To Be Descendant Of Markhor And Ibex Existing In Higher Range Of The Himalayas.

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Animals Subsist On Shrubs And Leaves.

Morphology

Colour

Compact White, Black, Grey, Brown And Mixture Of These Colours Are Common.

Horns Present

Both

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Horns Are Long, Cork Shaped, Directed Upward, Backward And Inward/Outward. Medium To Large In Size

Visible Characteristics

Reddish/Tan/Black Coloration Mostly Around Head & Neck, And Abdominal Areas. Face And Muzzle Are Tapering, Possess Long Hair Below With A Second Coat Of Pashmina.

Hair Or Wool

Hair

Fiber Type

Cashmere/Pashmina