Jattan Goat Breed
This breed is named
after the camel-raising tribes of Jats in Sindh. Jattan goats are found in the
irrigated areas of Mirpur-Khas district bordering Thar desert of
Pakistan. Jattan goat breed is a very beautiful breed. Their color is
fawn, red or black. This is a large-sized breed with long legs. The medium
drooping ears are white and splashed with fawn, red or black. Males have a
black ring around the base of the neck. Males and females are both horned. Milk
yield is 3 liters daily on normal fodder. Adult males and
females weigh 60 and 50 kg, respectively.
Special Consideration
These goats are best
fitted for commercial goat farms and grazing areas
in hot areas for meat and milk purposes. The doe on average produces 3 liters of milk daily on normal fodder. Review
the profile of the Jattan goat within the following chart.
Jattan
Goat | Breed Profile
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Breed
Name
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Jattan
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Other
Name
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Jati
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Breed
Purpose
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Meat
& Milk
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Breed
Size
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Large
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Weight
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Buck
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About
60
kg
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Doe
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About
50
kg
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Horns
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Yes
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Climate
Tolerance
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Dry
& Hot
Climates
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Coat
Color
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Fawn,
Black
&
Brown
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Good
for Stall Fed
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Not
Sure
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Rarity
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Common
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Country/Place
of Origin
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Pakistan
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