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Barbari |
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Distribution :
The breed is a promising dairy type goat
which has probably originated in the city of
Barbera in British Somali land in East
Africa. In India the breed is distributed at
Etawah, Agra, Mathura and Aligarh districts
of U.P. and Bharatpur district of Rajasthan.
In addition to being a good milkier it is
highly prolific and generally give birth to
twin and triplets. It is dwarf breed highly
suited for stall-feeding conditions and
hence generally found in the cities. |
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Breed
Characteristics |
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Size (Average) |
Adult Male |
Adult Female |
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Body weight (kg) |
40 |
24 |
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Body length (cm) |
70.5 |
58.7 |
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Conformation |
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Small animals with compact body. Where is
wide variation in coat color, but white with
small light brown patches is most common.
Ears are short, tubular and erect. Both
sexes have twisted horns, medium in length
and directed upward and backward. Bucks have
a large thick beard. |
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Performance |
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Milk: Daily milk yield average
about 750 ml to 1000 ml. Average lactation
may be 130-200 kgs of milk in a lactation
length of 150 days with a fat percentage of
about 5. |
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Kidding: It may kid twice in a period
of 12-15 months. Litter size' single 25%,
twins 65%, and triplets 10%. |
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