Quick Facts
Breed Overview
The Sirohi goat is one of India's hardiest indigenous breeds, native to the Sirohi district of Rajasthan and widely reared across Rajasthan and Gujarat. Prized as a dependable dual-purpose breed, it delivers both meat and milk while thriving in harsh, arid conditions where many other breeds struggle.
Renowned for its exceptional disease resistance and strong twinning rate, the Sirohi is a favourite for commercial meat farming and a reliable choice for first-time farmers looking for a low-maintenance, fast-multiplying herd.
- Brown coat, often with light or dark brown spots
- Coarse, short, silky hair (~2 cm annual growth)
- Medium, flat, leaf-shaped drooping ears with wattles
- Compact, sturdy body with a slightly Roman nose
🐐Physical Characteristics
Predominantly brown coat, frequently marked with lighter or darker spots. Coarse but silky short hair, medium leaf-shaped ears that hang flat, and a compact, well-muscled frame. Both sexes are usually horned with a small curve.
🥛Milk Production
A modest but steady 1–2 litres/day over a lactation of about 158 days — enough for household use plus a marketable surplus, with milk well-suited to local value-added products.
🌦️Climate Suitability
Outstanding tolerance of the arid and semi-arid heat of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Highly disease-resistant and able to walk long distances to graze; needs only basic shade and dry bedding.
🌾Feeding Requirements
Thrives on grazing and browse, supplemented with 300–400 g concentrate for breeding stock. Efficient on tree leaves, shrubs and crop residues, keeping feed costs among the lowest of any Indian breed.