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www.iaritoppers.in Whatsapp : +91-9694095242 Page | 4 Goat Breeds 1. Jamunapari: Jamunapari breeds are found mainly in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Its coat colour is white with tan or black markings at neck and ears They are beard in both sexes; have tuft of long hairs in the buttocks known as feather. It is largest and most elegant of the long-legged goats of India. It has pronounced Roman nose having a tuft of hair which results in parrot mouth appearance. Their horns are short and flat and horizontally twisting backward. Generally found in white colors. Their ears are large and drooped downwards (pendulous ears). An adult female weighs between 45kgs to 60kgs, whereas an adult male ranges between 65kgs to 80kgs. Average age at first kidding is 20-25 months. Have the ability to yield 2 to 2.5kgs of milk per day. The fat content of the milk ranges between 3 to 3.5%. They thrive best under range conditions with plenty of shrubs for browsing. Janumapari goat is a dual-purpose animal, capable of yielding both meat and milk of good quality.