Variations in body measurements and live weight of indigenous goat populations of Mahoba In Bundelkhand
Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Animal Science - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
This study was conducted to describe in morphometrical traits and body weight (BW) of indigenous goat populations reared in Belatal, Ajnar, Chhitarwara, Lamaura and Budhaura village of Jaitpur block in Mahoba. Data were obtained from 549 goats from 107 households. The BW and height at withers (HW) in Ajnar, Belatal and Budhaura doe aged 1-2 years were significantly high compared to others. Doe of Budhaura, Ajnar, Belatal and Chhitarwara had significantly high body length (BL). Significantly high chest girth (CG) values were obtained from Chhitarwara had Budhaura doe. Buck of Ajnar, Belatal and Lamaura had significantly high BW, BL and HW. Body weight of Belatal, Ajnar and Chhitarwara doe aged 1-2 years and bucks were better estimated using CG alone. However, the best predictor for Belatal, Ajnar and Chhitarwara doe aged 1-2 years old were CG, HW and BL. CG was the primary variable to explain most of the variations in BW. Budhaura and Ajnar goat had a relatively large body frame and emphasis may be given for their improvement.
Authors and Affiliations
S. K. Rawat| Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Husbandry), K. V. K. Mohoba, U.P. , India. , S. Narayan| Assistant Professor – Agril. Ext. Brahmanand Mahavidyalaya, Rath (Hamirpu r) , India. , S. Dwivedi| Associate Professor Div. of A.E. & S, S.K.U.A.S.T. Jammu , India.
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