Comparative performance of purebred and crossbred Tellicherry kids

Abstract

Study on growth performance of purebred and crossbred Tellicherry kids revealed that the overall means for body weight of purebred Tellicherry kids at birth, 6 and 12 months of age were 2.2±0.1, lO.5±O.4 and 16.9±O.6 kg respectively and the values for crossbred kids were 2.1±O.1, lO.O±O.4 and 15.3±O.4 kg respectively. In general, the purebred Tellicherry kids were heavier than crossbred kids but it was not significant. Further study on reproduction performance and adaptation to the extensive system ofmanagement (prevailing in the farmers field condition) are warranted before introduction of the crossbred kjds into the farmers fields conditions.