Local. Corroborates with name of Tribal Bhakarwal community maintaining this goat population
Major utility
Meat, Milk and Hair
Comments on utility
These goats provide livelihood security and are major source of income for Bhakarwal community of the state
Comments on breeding tract
Jammu region covers a wide area ranging from a thin strip 274m to 304 m (900-1000ft) in height of the plain region in the south to the Shivalik hills and mid Himalayan mountains northwards up to Pir Panjal range. The region represented an intricate mosaic of mountain ranges and hills characterized with river terraces valleys and gorges. It had special importance because of its ecology and environmental hostilities. The rich forests of the state played an important role in maintaining the ecological imbalances.
Adaptability to environment
Well adapted to hills in the Jammu division of J&K state
Population
Year
Population
Other information
2012
880000
Source: State Govt. Agency
Management
Management system
Extensive
Mobility
Nomadic
Feeding of adults
Grazing
Comments on Management
Flocks are semi-migratory. They are moving from place to place in search of browsing sources especially near jungles and hillock side of unreserved forest areas. The goats are kept housed only at night. Shelter is provided only at night. In highland pastures, goats remain in open.
Morphology
Colour
White. Some have black face or hind quarters
Horn shape and size
Curved and screw like directed upward and backward. About 15cm in size.
Visible characteristics
Large sized goats having convex head. Body is covered with very long hairs. Udder is pendulous and medium in size
All the above information of following Indian Breed is collected from Public Database of NBAGR, India. We (Digi Vets) just published information in an original format, without making any changes. The value of statistics can be changed in future according to census.
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