Key Physical & Phenotypic Characteristics
- •Tall, large-framed goat with distinctive convex Roman nose profile ('parrot mouth')
- •Very long, flat, pendulous ears (up to 30 cm) hanging downwards
- •White coat with tan or dark markings around neck and ears
- •Thick tuft of long hair on the buttocks ('feathering')
Management & Housing Guidelines
- •Browsing animal; performs best when allowed open foraging or stall-fed with tree loppings.
Feeding & Nutritional Profile
- •Tree leaves (Neem, Babool, Subabul), cultivated fodder, and grain ration.
IoT Collar & Sensor Considerations
- • Lightweight ear tag or mini collar tracking movement and feeding index.
Health & Immunity Considerations
Hardy against respiratory infections when kept in well-ventilated dry housing.
Registered Herd Animals
1 animal(s)Official References & Sources
- Central Institute for Research on Goats (CIRG, Makhdoom)
- NBAGR