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Sirohi Goat

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Sirohi Goat is a goat breed native to the Sirohi district of Rajasthan in northwestern India, a medium-sized, dual-purpose breed raised for both meat and milk across Rajasthan and neighboring states. It has a brown coat typically marked with lighter patches, and is well adapted to the semi-arid climate and sparse grazing conditions of the region, tolerating heat and limited water availability better than many other goat breeds. Sirohi goats are widely kept by smallholder and pastoralist farmers as a source of income and subsistence, valued for reasonably fast growth and adaptability to both grazing and stall-fed management. The breed has also been used in crossbreeding programs in parts of India aimed at improving meat production in local goat populations.

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Primary Use
Meat 1
Primary Use
Milk 1
Climate Adaptation
Heat-Tolerant 1
Classification
Breed Risk Status
Not at Risk 1
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  • Infobox: status (FAO 2007 and DAD-IS 2021 both read not at risk)
  • Infobox: use
    meat, milk
  • Lead
    It is well adapted to the dry tropical climate of Rajasthan.
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