6 Vet Info-H • May–Aug 2023 • Vol 11 • No. 3 Barbari The Barbari is a popular goat breed in India. The characteristic feature of the Barbari goat is its deer-like appearance. The breed is adaptable to different environments and feed types. The Barbari goat originated in Uttar Pradesh (India). However, it is also bred in some districts of Rajasthan (Karoli, Bharatpur, and Dholpur) and Haryana (Palwal), in India. Physical Characteristics The Barbari goat has a medium-sized, compact body. A white coat with small brown patches is the most common coat color of this breed. Other coat colors of this breed include a white coat with black patches and dark brown coat. The eyes appear bulged because of the prominent orbital bone. The ears are short, tubular, and erect; they are directed upward and outward. The buck and the doe have curved and twisted horns of medium length that are directed upward and backward. The bucks have a thick beard. The does have a well-set udder with conical teats. The average weight of a buck is 37.85 kg and that of a doe is 22.56 kg. Commercial Uses The Barbari goat is a dual-purpose breed; it is reared for both milk and meat. A Barbari goat produces about 1.5 to 2 liters of milk per day, which is quite high in terms of the yield. The milk yield is at its peak, 30 to 60 days postpartum. The milk has 3% to 3.5% fat and 2.5% to 3% protein. The Barbari goat is known for its tasty meat. When stall fed, with a high-quality feed comprising green and dry forages and concentrate, this goat can gain about 100 g weight in a day. Also, this breed has a good feed conversion ratio. An adult buck can achieve about 40 kg live weight in a year, while an adult doe can achieve about 30 kg live weight in a year. Sources: Roy’s Farm. Barbari goat characteristics, origin, uses. https://www.roysfarm.com/. Updated September 26, 2022. Accessed February 2, 2023. Nirmal. Barbari goat breed complete information. https://www.farmingx.in/. Published December 23, 2020. Accessed February 2, 2023. Breed Profile
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