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Distribution: Poona and Ahmednagar districts of Maharashtra. Numbers: The total goat population in the Sangamneri distribution area, accor­ding to the 1972 census, was 5.692 m, of which 0.396 m adult males and 3.439 m adult females. Climate: Average monthly temperature (ºC) Average Range minimum 18.2 12.0-23.0 maximum 32.0 27.7-37.9 Average monthly relative humidity (%) morning 71 50-85 evening 46 20-78 Annual rainfall (cm) 71.47 Breed Characteristics: Adult males Adult females Body weight 38.37 28.97 Body length 69.8 62.5 Height at withers  77.3 68.0 Chest girth 76.0 71.0 Conformation: Tall animals. of animals surveyed. 73% were black and the rest were white, brown or spotted. Ears are medium long; ear length: 18.0 +- 0.10 cm . Most males (89.5%) are horned; females may be horned or polled, in almost equal proportions. Tail is medium long and thin; tail length: 16.6 +- 0.10 cm (210). The udder is small and round with small teats placed laterally. Flock structure: The average flock contains 30.5+- 12.63 individuals (range: 6 to 91), of which 1.0 adult male, 14.5 adult females and 15.0 young. Reproduction:   Days Age at first kidding 422.2 Kidding interval 333.7 Service period 155.6 Kidding percentage (%)   Litter size: (%)   Singles 69.9 Twins 30.0 Triplets 0.5 Quadruplets   Mortality %: Pre-weaning 28.9 Adults 4.3 Breeding: Pure breeding. Males are selected on dam's milk yield. Performance: Milk Lactation yield (Kg) 83.4 Lactation length (days) 165 Meat (kg.) At birth 1.86 At weaning 7.09 6 months 10.06 9 months 13.44 12 months 17.33 Hair  (g per clip) 250-300 Reference: All information and photographs contained here are posted in conjunction and cooperation with Goats in India. For additional information, please visit the Goats in India web site or email Capra@iespana.es.

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