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The importance of breeding male goat in the goat farming
When selecting male goat for breeding, it should be similar to the breed, have age of 1.5 to 2 years, one of the twins, healthy, having good reproductive capacity so that the next generation which will be its offspring, will be of good quality.
Selection of goat -
• The goats should be bought with the guidance of the veterinary doctor.
• Generally a she goat should be selected which has one lambing.This will help us to understand all the other characteristics. e.g. number of lambs, milk production, disease, behaviour etc.
• It is better if the goat is selected by checking her lineage. Its mother should be the one giving birth to twins.
• The facts like the age of goat, number of lambs and milk production capacity should be checked.
• The goat should be agile, bigger in size, hair should be soft and shiny.
• If the goat is milch, it is important to check its udder and to check milk by extracting.
• The goat should be straight, long from mouth to tail.
While selecting the male for breeding -
• The male goat for breeding should be agile and should be one of the twins. This will help the next generation to be able to give good number of lambs.
• The male goat should be strong and should show specific characteristics of its breed.
• There should not be any physical disability.
• It should look tall, long. There should be mane like lion on the neck.
• The reproductive capacity of the male goat should be good.
Reference - Agrowon