Characterization and management of Sumi-Ne Goat of Nagaland under field conditions

Abstract

The study was focused to generate the data on morphological, biometrical traits and management of Nagaland long hair goat Sumi-Ne. Measurements were recorded from 215 animals consisting of different age groups of both sexes from 42 flocks belonging to different farmers. Information on management and performance parameters was recorded through interaction with the goat keepers. Different colour variants viz. white with black patches, black, brown with grey hair of long hair goats were seen. Long hair were present in the adult males. Animals were having proportionate body, straight nose line, medium size, erected, horizontally placed ears. The horns in females are shorter, pointed, directed upward and then slightly backward while that of males are thicker, longer, orienting upward and backward. Goats are maintained on extensive management system. The milk yield is 0.3 to 0.5 liters per day. The litter size varies from 1 to 4. Hair obtained from the Sumi­Ne goats has commercial utility for the tribal people. In view of the distinct phenotype and commercial utility but small population size, the Sumi-Ne goats of Nagaland needs further propagation and genetic improvement. The population has been registered as 28^th goat breed of the country in the name of Sumi-Ne with accession number INDIA_GOAT_1400_SUMINE_06028.