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Osmanabadi |
Distribution : The goats are mainly distributed at Latur, Tuljapur and Udgir taluks of Osmanabad district of Maharashtra.
| Breed Characteristics | ||
| Size (Average) | Adult Male | Adult Female |
| Body weight (kg) | 34 | 32 |
| Body length (cm) | 68 | 66 |
| Chest girth (cm) | 72 | 71 |
Conformation
The goats are large in size. Coat color varies, but mostly it is black (73%) and the rest are white, brown or spotted. Ninety per cent males are horned; females may be horned or poled.
Performance
The breed is considered useful both for meat and milk. Average daily yield varies from 0.5 to 1.5 kg for a lactation length of about 4 months. The dressing percentage varies from 45 to 50. In favorable conditions the does will breed regularly twice a year and twinning is common



