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Mehsana Goat Description
The breed derives its name from the place of its origin called ‘Mehsana’ in Gujarat where it is found in its most pure form. It is widely distributed in Banaskantha, Palanur, Gandhi Nagar, Ahmadabad and nearby areas in varying intensity. Agrwal et al (2007) studied expected heterozygosity values which were were 0.652 and 0.765. The mean polymorphic information content value (0.724) further reflected high level of polymorphism across the loci. Within-population inbreeding estimate showed moderate level of inbreeding, which warranted adoption of appropriate breeding strategies under field conditions. Singh et al (2009) studied the cost of rearing these goats in village condition was Rs 524 while profit per goat was Rs. 668. This indicated very high return /goat per year. The flock size vary from 15-300. Some very smaller flocks of 2-5 goats are also found. |
