Sirohi Goat: For Meat Purpose

Sirohi goat is a meat producing breed, and mainly raised for meat production purpose. Sirohi goat is popular for it’s weight gain capability, even under poor quality rearing conditions. They are easily adaptable to different climatic conditions and are resistant to major goat diseases. They are also well adapted to the hot and dry climatic conditions. 

Like most other goat breeds, Sirohi goats also love grazing. But they are also well suited to the stall fed goat farming system, and grow rapidly if provided the right nutritional feed concentrate. Sirohi bucks are much heavier than the does. And the average body weight of an adult buck is up to 50 kg and doe is up to 30 kg..

 For keeping Sirohi goats for meat purpose, the males can initially be selected based on 3 month body weight, then on 6 or 9 month body weight. For dual purpose (meat and milk) animals, males can be selected based on a combined score of animal’s body weight at 6 or 9 month.