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Gaddi (White Himalayan) Goat Breed

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The breed derives its name from the unsettled tribe ―Gaddi, which unremarkably keeps this breed. Gaddi is a medium-sized goat breed, well-built and with long hair, long spiral horns directed upward and backward with pointed tips, long drooping ears, and a convex nose line. The coat color is mostly white bright but some animals with black, brown, or tan markings are also found. The udder is small and rounded, with small teats placed laterally. It is a registered goat breed found in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Himalia Mountain’s range of Pakistan. Special Considerations These goats are highly suited for a usual migratory production system as practiced by these sheep or cattle farmers since ages. The doe on average produces a half liter of milk daily on normal fodder. Review the full breed profile of the Gaddi goat in the following chart. Gaddi Goat | Breed Profile Breed Name Gaddi Other

Damani Goat

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Damani goat is a medium sized breed. This breed is predominantly black with tan head, body, and legs but also found in gray and brown colors. This breed has medium hairs. The doe has a well-developed udder with small teats. It is best-registered goat breeds in Pakistan and is found in Dera Ismail Khan and Peshawar Districts of KPK Province of Pakistan. The average weight of the bucks about 35 kg and the doe is about 30 kg. Special Considerations The doe on average produce about 1.8 to 2.5 liter of milk daily on normal fodder . Review the full breed profile of the Damani goat in the following chart. Damani Goat | Breed Profile Breed Name Damani Other Name - Breed Purpose Meat, Milk & Hair Breed Size Medium Weight  Buck About 35 kg Doe About 30 kg Horns Yes Climate