SOJAT GOAT INFORMATION

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 Introduction of Sojat Goat:- Sojat goat is one of the famous meat goats originated from the state of
Rajasthan in India. Basically, Sojat goat is cross bred from other Indian domestic goat breed called the
“Jamunapari goat”. This goat breed is distributed mainly Sojat, Aau (Phalodi), Pipar, Jodhpur and other
small regions of Rajasthan, India. However, this meat goat breed is spread everywhere in India. More
people are showing interest in this breed due to its tasty meat and adaptability to any area in India. As
meat goat farming growing tremendously and demand for goat meat increasing every year, there is huge
potential of getting good profits in Sojat goat farming. Usually, goat growers sacrifice this goat during the Bakri-Eid festival. Sojat goats are poor in yielding of milk having only 2
months of lactation period; hence farmers choose this breed for
production of “meat”. The best part of this goat breed is they can be
raised in stall feeding system. Sojat Goat Description:- Sojat goats
are heavy in size and tall in height and very well suited for semi-stall
feeding and stall feeding systems.
Sojat goats can be identified with their long, flat and dropping ears along with short tail. Mostly Sojat male
(Buck) and female (Doe) will not have horns. Female Sojat goats develop round shaped udder with conical
teats. Male Sojat goats weigh more when compared to female Sojat goat. Most of the Sojat goat breed is
found in white colour with spots on them.
Purpose of Sojat Goat Farming:- Commercial goat growers choose this breed for meat production rather
going for milk production. These goats have ability to achieve good weight in shorter period, when they
are raised in stall feeding system. These goats can easily adopt any kind of conditions and very well suited
for open grazing. Due to population increase in India, meat consumption is growing at very high rate, so
the commercial farming of meat goat is becoming more popular day by day.
Goat Size (Avg) Male Goat (Buck) Female Goat (Buck)
Body weight (kg) 50to 65       40 to 55
Body Length (cm) 80 77
Chest girth (cm) 85 80

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