Feeding of pashminia and angora goats
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FEEDING OF PASHMINA AND ANGORA GOATS
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The hairs on their body are called as Pashmina fibres which is used for preparation of famous shawls of Kashmir.
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On an average Pashmina goat produces 112 g pashmina fibres in a year.
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It is observed that castrated males produces more pashma fibres. Also females produces more fibres than males.
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The fibre production is affected by feed intake, conversion efficiency and rate of Nitrogen retention.
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A Angora breed of goat, native of Turkisthan is known for its long, lustrous fleece called Mohair.
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A 2-3 clips per annum yields about 2 kg Mohair. Mohair is used for the manufacturing of blankets, fabrics, rugs, etc. presently
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For Pashmina fibre and Mohair production the protein and energy content of the ration should be high.
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Also trace minerals like Cu, Zn, should also be provided in the diet in the required quantity.
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Last modified: Monday, 6 February 2012, 8:47 AM