Feeding of pashminia and angora goats

FEEDING OF PASHMINA AND ANGORA GOATS

  • The pashmina and Angora goat breeds are well known for their quality hair production.
  • The pashmina breed is found in Uttarakhand region of U.P. and Leh region of Kashmir.

flock of Pashminia goats

  • The hairs on their body are called as Pashmina fibres which is used for preparation of famous shawls of Kashmir.
  • On an average Pashmina goat produces 112 g pashmina fibres in a year.
  • It is observed that castrated males produces more pashma fibres. Also females produces more fibres than males.
  • The fibre production is affected by feed intake, conversion efficiency and rate of Nitrogen retention.
  • A Angora breed of goat, native of Turkisthan is known for its long, lustrous fleece called Mohair.

Angora goats

  • A 2-3 clips per annum yields about 2 kg Mohair. Mohair is used for the manufacturing of blankets, fabrics, rugs, etc. presently
  • For Pashmina fibre and Mohair production the protein and energy content of the ration should be high.
  • Their native tract is a hilly area which justifies more energy requirement for grazing.
  • Also trace minerals like Cu, Zn, should also be provided in the diet in the required quantity.
Last modified: Monday, 6 February 2012, 8:47 AM