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Distribution: Marwari region of Rajasthan, comprising Jodhpur, Pal;, Nagaur, Bikaner, Jalore, Jaisalmer and Barmer districts. The breed also extends into certain areas of Gujarat, especially Mehsana district.
Numbers: The total goat population in the Marwari distribution area, according to the 1972 census, was 3.914 m, of which 0.072 m adult males and 2.484 m adult females.
Climate:
| Average monthly temperature (ºC) |
Average |
Range |
|
minimum |
20 |
8.2-28.3 |
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maximum |
33.7 |
23.-41.8 |
| Average monthly relative humidity (%) |
|
morning |
54.6 |
35.3-78 |
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evening |
32.3 |
18.3-57.6 |
| Annual rainfall (cm) |
33.17 |
Breed Characteristics:
|
Adult males |
Adult females |
| Body weight |
33.18 |
25.85 |
| Body length |
70.97 |
63.51 |
| Height at withers |
74.74 |
69.29 |
| Chest girth |
71.68 |
68.60 |
Conformation: Medium-sized animals. Predominantly black with long shaggy hair coat. In about 5% of individuals, white or brown patches are also observed. Beard is present in both sexes. Ears are flat, mediumin length and drooping; ear length: 16.38 + 0.20 cm . Both sexes have short, pointed horns, directed upward and backward; horn length: 10.10 + 0.18 cm . Tail is small and thin. Udder is small and round, with small teats placed laterally.
Flock structure: Average flock size: 48.0 t 4.6 (range: from l0 to 100) containing 0.6 adult males, 36.4 adult females and 11.0 young.
Reproduction:
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Days |
| Age at first kidding |
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| Kidding interval |
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| Service period |
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| Kidding percentage |
52.5 |
| Litter size |
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| Singles |
generally |
| Twins |
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| Triplets |
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| Quadruplets |
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Mortality %:
| Pre-weaning |
23.1 |
| Adults |
9.6 |
Breeding: Pure breeding. Breeding males are selected on size and hair production; on, mostly from within the flock. The Animal Husbandry Department of the Government of Rajasthan has introduced cross-breeding with Jamnapari; to increase milk production.
Performance:
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Milk |
| Lactation yield (kg) |
91.39 |
| Lactation length (days) |
105.80 |
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Meat (Kg) |
| At birth |
2.29 |
| At weaning |
6.00 |
| 6 months |
8.70 |
| 9 months |
13.70 |
| 12 months |
16.25 |
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Hair (g. per year) |
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302.9 |
Reference:
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