SOJAT

 

Distribution : Its home is between the belt of Sojat, Aau (Phalodi), Pipar, Jodhpur and other small part of Rajasthan, India.

 

Breed Characteristics

Size (Average)                                               Adult Male                                                    Adult Female

Body Weight (kg.)                                             50-60                                                                 40-50

Body Length (cm)                                                80                                                                       78

Chest Girth (cm)                                                  85                                                                        80
 

Conformation

Sojat breed is cross of Jamunapari and say this is a kind of Jamunapari Goats. There is a great variation in coat color but they are generally white in color, and occasionally patches of tan or black are found on the body.  The ears are very long, flat and drooping. Both sexes are found mostly without horned with short and thin tail. A thin growth of hair is present on the body, known as feathers. The breed has well developed udder round in shape with large conical teats. The weight of Sojat goats are very heavy and good for meat purpose.

 

Performance

Milk: Average daily yield varies from 1.0 to 1.5 kg per day with a total lactation yield of about 175 kg.

Kidding: Usually doe kids twice in 14 months, giving birth to single in 60% while twins in 40% cases.