Characterization of the Watani or "Native" goat in Parwan Provence

Animal Science

The purpose of this study was to evaluate and describes some of the morphological traits of the watani or native goat, which accounts for approximately 75% of the goat population in Afghanistan. For the collection of the data direct observation, questioner and interview with Farmers were used. Data Analyzed by IBM SPSS Statistics version20 software. The watani goat, although smaller than the exotic breeds, is hardier and exhibits seasonal breeding characteristics. They able to survive under harsh conditions. Very little, however, is known about the genetic material within the local eco-type. Information on their origin, morphological traits, handling and production systems are presented. Data were collected from 650 goats of all category of ages and genus in five districts. These included age, weight, heart girth, body length, head length, nick length, pelvic width and height at withers, as well as qualitative characters such as sex, color, and the presence or absence of horns, wattles and beard. The analysis showed the average body weight of does to be 36.93 kg, while the average body weight of kids at birth and 9 months of age was 2.3 kg and 21.12 kg., respectively. Prolificacy was 92.86% in mature does. Measurements of linear body traits were: wither height 64.34 cm, body length 61.36 cm, hearth girth 71.43 cm, chest width 71.43 cm, head length 20.36, nick length 19.82 and pelvic width 14.21 cm. Among dairy production traits, following results were obtained: lactation length 3-4 months, milk yield per day 0.80 liter.

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