Comparison of Beetal Goats’ Reproductive Effectiveness under Different Management Approaches

Authors

  • Mohammad Younus Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta & Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Mushtaq Mohammad Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta
  • Liaquat Ali Sajidi Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta
  • Mushtaq Ahmed Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Ashraf 3Government Poultry Farm, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Pasni, Balochistan, Pakistan
  • Mohammad Ashraf Civil Veterinary Hospital, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Basima, Balochistan, Pakistan
  • Anwar Zehri Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta
  • Muhammad Rafiq Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta
  • Muhammad Aleem Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31580/pjmls.v5i3.2595

Keywords:

Adult weight, Age at Puberty, Birth weight of Kids, Conception rate, Goat, Weight at puberty

Abstract

The Beetal goat or Lahori goat is a breed from the Punjab region of Pakistan and India. It is used for milk and meat production. It is similar to the Jamnapari goat and the Malabari goat. Beetal goats have been widely used for improvement of local goats throughout the subcontinent. These goats are also adapted to stall feeding, thus are preferred for intensive goat farming. The Beetal goat and the Malabari goats are usually compared for their body characteristics. The objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of beetal goat reproduction under different management techniques. Based on reproductive effectiveness and growth parameters, the results of two goat production management systems, namely (1) seasonal breeding and (2) year-round breeding, were compared. The study was performed out during a one-year period. The data was collected from two farms for this study, the 1st farm was the private farm known as Noor-Hussain Goat Farm in Raiwind and 2nd farm was Bahadurnagar Research Institute in Okara which is run by the government. Adult goats (n=72+) were collected for this study and their reproductive and productive traits were examined (2-bucks with each flock).

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2022-12-31