Marwari Goats

We are engaged in exporting, distributing, trading and supplying excellent quality Marwari Goats to our valuable clients. Medium-sized animals. Predominantly black with long shaggy hair coat. In about 5% of individuals, white or brown patches are also observed. Beard is present in both sexes. Ears are flat, medium in length and drooping; ear length: 16.38 A 0.20 cm (245). Both sexes have short, pointed horns, directed upward and backward; horn length: 10.10 A 0.18 cm (246). Tail is small and thin. Udder is small and round, with small teats placed laterally.

Flock structure. Average flock size: 48.0 A 4.6 (29) (range: from 10 to 100), containing 0.6 adult males, 36.4 adult females and 11.0 young.

Reproduction. In farmers' flocks, kidding percentage: 52.5 A 3.4 (25); litter size: generally single.

Mortality. Young: 23.1 A 3.2%; adults: 9.6 A 1.5.

Breeding. Pure breeding. Breeding males are selected on size and hair production, mostly from within the flock. The Animal Husbandry Department of the Government of Rajasthan has introduced cross-breeding with Jamnapari to increase milk production.