Mehsana Goats
The state of Gujarat in India is the home of the original population of Mehsana goats. The districts of Gujarat that are home to this species include Mehsana, Gandhi Nagar, Ahmedabad, and Palanur Banaskantha, as well as the areas immediately around these cities. Mehsana, Gujarat, is home to a special breed of goat known as the Mehsana goat. Herds of twenty to three hundred of these goats may be found in Mehsana, their native habitat. One distinguishing feature of this goat breed is its straight snout.
Characteristics
Mehsana goats range in size from moderate to big, and their profile is rounded. Their fur is mostly black, with white markings around their ears. The hair on the coat is long and scruffy. They have a nice, straight nose.
The ears of this breed are white, and the coat is black. Her locks are thick and lengthy. And there’s a definite droop to the ears. The short, upwardly-arching tail is a distinguishing feature of this breed. Both sexes have arching horns that are curved inward at the rear.
The Mehsana goat has medium-sized, white ears that droop like leaves. Bucks and does both grow beards and often sport horns. Their horns are twisted once or twice, curving upward and backward, and ending in sharp points. The tip of their tiny tail always points upward.
Advantages
Meat and milk from the Mehsana goat are two of the animal’s most sought-after byproducts. Some farmers, however, have bred this species specifically for its wool. It is recommended that farmers milk the females of this breed twice daily, once before feeding and once after.
This breed’s adaptability to small-scale farming and open pastures is a major selling point. They need to have access to minerals, healthy meals, and clean water.
Goats from the Mehsana breed tend to be sturdy and active. The vast majority of flocks have grown and maintained their status as stationary grazers. A small number of flocks also move to surrounding areas. Even the Mehsana produce high-quality milk.
Feeding
Obesity is a serious health risk for these animals, so feeding should be avoided. Inadequate nutrition or stunted development from inadequate feeding might impair output.
Only careful feeding, which also increases output, can ensure Ghost’s optimal growth and development. Age, weight, sex, pregnancy, lactation, environment, and management practices all affect dietary needs.
Milk yield
Age and general health are two factors that affect the amount of milk a Mehsana goat produces. The average daily milk production of a healthy adult Mehsana goat is between 1.5 and 2 litres. If the goat is well cared for and provided access to lots of clean water, this number may rise. In addition, the milk from Mehsana goats is well regarded for its excellent quality; its high-fat content makes it perfect for use in cheese and other dairy products.
Caring for kids
Apply a tincture of iodine and trim the umbilical cord to 1.5–2.0 inches.
If the mother hasn’t already cleansed the baby, use a clean towel to wipe the mucus from the baby’s nose, mouth, and elsewhere.
One-tenth of the newborn’s body weight in colostrum should be given during the first half hour after birth.
Make sure the mother or a foster mother has enough milk if the doe has given birth to several young. If fresh milk is unavailable, reconstituted milk may be given instead.
If the foster mother is ill, the children should be allowed to breastfeed.
Keep track of the newborn’s weight in the hospital and again 15 days later.
