Koh-e-Ghizer Goat Breed
This breed is named due to its area name “Ghizer” is the North
most of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Ghizer District is a very very
beautiful area in Pakistan. The Ghizer District’s highest peak is Koyo Zum
(6,871 m) (Hindu Kush Range) which lies on the boundary of Ghizer
District. Koh-e-Ghizer breed is medium in size. Their color is black
with white patches on the belly and brown rings around the eyes. The head is
small and the ears drooping. Males are horned and most females are polled. Milk yield
is 1 liter daily on normal fodder. Adult males' and females' weight is 40 and
35 kg, respectively.
Special Consideration
These goats are best fitted for nomad grazing areas in the very
cold atmospheres for meat purposes. The doe on average
produces 1 liter of milk daily on normal fodder. Review the profile
of the Koh-e-Ghizer goat within the following chart.
Koh-e-Ghizer | Breed Profile |
||
Breed
Name |
Koh-e-Ghizer |
|
Other
Name |
- |
|
Breed
Purpose |
Meat |
|
Breed
Size |
Medium |
|
Weight |
Buck |
About 40 kg |
Doe |
About
35 kg |
|
Horns |
Buck: Yes Doe:
Polled |
|
Climate
Tolerance |
Very
Cold Climates |
|
Coat
Color |
Black with White Patches |
|
Good
for Stall Fed |
Not
Sure |
|
Rarity |
Common |
|
Country/Place
of Origin |
Pakistan |
Comments
Post a Comment