Anglo-Nubian Goat
The Anglo-Nubian is British breed of goat. It is a crossbreed goat, crossbred between British and Indian goat (Sirohi or Jamunapari). This goat can live in hot temperature. It is famous for the looks and the meat and milk production. Characteristics of Anglo Nubian Goat Size of this goat is medium, they can be black,…
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Saanen Goat
The Saanen Goat is originated from Switzerland (domestic Swiss breed), this is well known for the good milk production, its milk is distributed over eighty countries in the world. It is a highly productive dairy goat. This goat is worldwide popular, the total world population of this goat is over 9,00,000, where 14,000 are in…
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Boer Goat
The Boer Goat is originated from South Africa, and in early 1900s this goat is used for the commercial production of meat. The name was derived from Africans (Dutch) word Boer which means the farmer. This goat is widely used for meat production, they also produces high milk but are mainly used for meat. It…
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Beetal Goat
The Beetal Goat is originated from India. This goat has similarities with Jamunapari goat, this goat is good in milk production and also can be used for commercial meat production. This goat can adapt to environmental conditions easily. This breed is found in Punjab region and used for meat and milk production. It is also…
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Black Bengal Goat
The Black Bengal goat is a breed of goat found in West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar regions, and its originated from Bangladesh. This breed is usually colored black but it is also found in brown, white or grey. Height of this goat is small but, body structure is tight. It is poor in milk production. It is very popular…
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Jamunapari Goat
Jamunapari (Jamnapari) goat is an Indian Breed of goats, which is a native of District called Etawah, Uttarpradesh. It is also known as Etawah Goat. In 1953 this goat has been exported to Indonesia. This goat is useful in both milk and meat production. The Jamuna name is derived from an Indian river named Yamuna…
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Sirohi Goat
The Sirohi goat is an Indian breed of goats, which is native of Sirohi a district in Rajasthan, hence it is named Sirohi. But this is also known as the Ajmeri, Devgarhi. Sirohi goats can be found in Ajmer, Jaipur and Tonk districts. This goat is very popular as a meat goat breed. Its flesh…
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Barbari Goat
Introduction If we start making Kadaknath keeping as a business, then it does not give any returns until 6 months of age. The cost of young chicks over 100 rupees so if you buy 100 chicks then it will cost 100×100= 10,000 rupees. Plus rearing cost and housing will cost you above 50,000 rupees, till…
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Kadaknath and Guinea Fowl
Introduction to Kadaknath The poor farmers, not having animal husbandry with his agriculture occupation, are committing suicide. Because they are not able to payback the loans. This more so even true where the agriculture is dependent on rains and if there is a drought then the population of that area has no option other than…
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100 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Dairy Animals PART – 2
Difference between cheese and curd? Curd is formed by microbial growth, in this case a lactose is broken down into lactic acid, and this reaction takes place at 37°C. Whereas, cheese making is enzymatic reaction, the movement enzyme rennin is added to the milk is curdled. It takes few minute then the curdle milk is…
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