Goat Farming in Pakistan

Khurasani goat is a medium-sized breed. This breed is predominantly black in color but occasionally some other colors are also found like gray, brown, and off-white. This breed has long and shining hair. The doe has well-developed udder and teats. It is one of the best-registered goat breeds in Pakistan and is found in Quetta, Loralai, Zhob, and Chagi in the Balochistan Province of Pakistan. The average weight of the bucks is about 30 kg and the doe is about 25 kg.   Special Considerations Khurasani Goat Breed is highly intelligent, making it safe. The Khurasani goat is loving to her soul and take care of herself, can find vegetation and water. Always lead other livestock towards water and vegetation. Close to wild ancestors and highly resistant to diseases and can travel long. The goat also produces pashmina, but the importance of pashmina is not yet being realized. The hair is used for making ropes and tents. The does on average produce about 0.9 to 1.3 liter of milk daily.

Kaghani goat is a medium sized breed. This breed is available in white, brown, gray, or black colors and has a well-developed body. This breed is bringing up for meat and hair purposes. This breed has medium hair, short pendulous ears the same color as their coat. They have medium sized horns that spiral up for their heads. The doe has not well-developed udder but teats. It is one of the best-registered goat breeds in Pakistan and is found in Kaghan Valley (Abbottabad, Mansehra, Kohistan, and Swat) districts in Khyber Pakhtun Kha Province of Pakistan. The average height of the bucks is about 60 cm, and 55 cm for the does. The average weight of the bucks about 37kg and the average body weight of the doe is about 32kg. On average a Kaghani goat produces about 1-2 kg of long hair per year. They have an undercoat of cashmere hair which is very expensive and used for pashmina fabrics. Special Considerations Kaghani breed is a strong animal. They are well adapted to their native