Goat :

Indigeneous breed of goat :

Terai Goat (27 % of total total Nepali breed population )

• Found in western terai .
• Has Roman nose and dropping ears.
• Color : white , black , spotted in body.
• Male weight : 32-35 kg.
• Female weight : 21-25 kg.
• Age of first kidding : 13-18 months.
• Litter size : 1.4

Khari / hilly goat (56% population)

• Found in hilly region across country.
• Twins is common
• Short kidding interval 270 days.
• Male weight 30 kg, female 24 kg.
• Age of first kidding 12-17 months.
• Litter size 1.4

Sinhal (16 % OF POPULATION )

• Found in south of high mountain.
• Reared for meat purpose.
• Boy weight : male 42 kg and female : 35 kg.
• Age of first kiing : 15-20 months.
• Kidding interval : 325 days
• litter size : 1.1

Chyangra (1 % population )

• Found in hilly and mountain region
• Reared for meat and pashmina production
• Color varies from white to cream white
• Age of first kiddinf 20-24 months.
• Kidding interval : 300-400 days.
• Litter size : 1.0

Exotic breed of goat :

Barberi :

• Originated in east Africa and somali island.
• Body : small an compact
• Body weight : male : 35-40 kg , female : 25-35 kg.
• Reared in stall feeding condition.
• Ears are short and pointed outwards.
• Milk production 2 kg/ day with high fat.

Beetal :

• Originated in Amritsar and Ferojpur of Punjab.
• Roman Nose , long ears with bread in male
• Body weight male : 65 kg , Female : 45 kg.
• Single kid at one birth.
• It is dual breed for milk and meat.

Jamunapari :

• It is dual purpose breed.
• Found in Itawah district of UP.
• Large prominent roman nose with long ears.
• Well muscular ; compact body with long limbs.
• Used for improvement of local breed.
• Adult body weight : 65-75 kg for male and 40-45 kg for female.
• Age of first kidding : 24 months
• Single kid at once.

 Kashmiri :

• Found in high hills of kashmir and UP.
• Used for transportation in rural area.
• Both male and female have breads and horns
• Adult body weight 65 kg male and 45 kg female.

Anglo hubion :

• Originated in great Britain as result of cross breeding of British and Indian goats.
• Strong body structure and beautiful apperance.
• White , black , brown or mixed with various colors.
• Mainly raised for milk but also produce meat.
• Long sized pedulous ear hangs close to head.
• Udder are large size and well developed.
• Adult male Buck weight : 75-80 kg.
• Adult female Doe weight : 65 kg.
• Can produce 2 liters milk per day with high fat and butter.

Boer :

• Originated from south Africa.
• Highly meat producing breeds.
• White coat color with red or brown heads.
• Have long and pedulous ear.
• Fast growing goat breeds.
• High fertility rate as compared to other breeds.
• Suitable for commercial farming.
• Mature Boer male weight 110-135 kg.
• Mature Boer Female weight 90-100 kg.
• Produce single kid during kidding.

Sannen :

• Originated in sannen valley of switzerland.
• Generally white in color.
• Efficient milk producer.
• Barrel shaped body , usually hornless.
• Can tolerate cool , dry and hilly climate.
• Can produce 3-4 liters of milk daily.