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Adaptation and Morphometric Characterization of Boer Goat in Bangladesh

Faisal Ebne Yousuf
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Auvijit Saha Apu
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Kutub Uddin Talukder
American Dairy Limited, Vagnahati, Sreepur, Gazipur, Bangladesh

Md. Younus Ali
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Syed Sakhawat Husain
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was conducted to evaluate the adaptability and characterize Boer goat morphometrically under the farming condition of Bangladesh. Data on adaptability and characterization were collected from the imported flock of Boer goat maintained at American Dairy Limited, Sreepur, Gazipur. A total of 31 Boer goats (15 males and 16 females) at birth (0), 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of age were considered for morphometric characterization. From the study, it was revealed that Boer goats were adapted easily in our climatic and farming conditions. All the body measurements (body length, heart girth, height at wither, head length, head width, ear length, ear width, tail length) in both sexes were significantly (p<0.05) varied at birth (0), 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of age. The body length at the age group of 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months were 23.19±1.13 vs 21.44±0.78 cm, 45.36±1.21 vs 44.88±0.79 cm, 63.23±1.09 vs 59.57±1.13 cm, 72.13±1.12 vs 64.66±1.18 cm, and 86.33±1.42 vs 75.83±1.43 cm, for male vs female Boer goats, respectively. Adult male Boer goats had significantly higher (p<0.05) body length, heart girth, height at wither, ear length, ear width than adult female goats but sex did not influence (p>0.05) the head length, head width and tail length. Scrotal circumference significantly (p<0.001) differed in different age groups and corresponding values were 8.02±0.44, 11.91±0.54, 21.78±0.42, 24.43±0.41 and 26.22±0.40 cm at 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12-month of age, respectively. On the other hand, birth weight of male goats (2.90±0.09 kg) were higher (p>0.05) than female (2.29±0.09 kg) goats. However, body weights differed significantly (p<0.001) between male and female at the later ages where male attainted 32.56±0.69 kg, 45.56±1.19 kg and female attained 24.33±0.97 kg, 32.78±1.29 kg at 6- and 12 month of ages, respectively. These results suggested that Boer goats are adaptable in the farming condition of Bangladesh as well as attained standard birth weight and higher adult body weight that can be used to mitigate the huge demand of meat in Bangladesh.

Keywords: Boer goat, Body length, Heart girth, Adaptability

Location: The Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University and the research site was American Dairy Limited, Vagnahati, Sreepur, Gazipur, Bangladesh

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Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Goat

Objectives:

To evaluate the adaptability and characterize Boer goat morphometrically based on age and sex in Bangladesh.

Methodology:

Site of the experiment: The present study was conducted under the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University and the research site was American Dairy Limited, Vagnahati, Sreepur, Gazipur which is geographically located at 24o12´ North latitude and 90o 28´ East longitudes of Bangladesh. Experimental animals: Boer goats were imported from Australia and they were reared under semi-intensive farming condition of American Dairy Limited. A total of 100 Boer goats were used for adaptation study and 31 Boer goats and (15 males and 16 females) of different ages (0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months) were used for the morphometric characterization. Feeding and other managemental procedure: Boer goats were fed Napier or German grass twice a day on the adlibitum basis. The feed was supplemented with commercial concentrate (wheat bran 52%, maize 24%, Soybean meal 20%, rice polish 10%, dolomite 1%, limestone 2.475%, rock salt 0.4%, fennel flower 0.1%, Yeast 0.025%) in the morning and afternoon @ 100g per goat per day. Clean and safe water was made available at all the times. Throughout this study, the nutrition of male and female remained uniform. All the goats were vaccinated against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and dewormed routinely with Anti-helminthic. Natural mating was allowed for the heated female by selected breeding males. The flock was maintained under semi-intensive management system with the provision of sufficient access to fresh air and they were allowed to graze outside for two hours in a day. Data collection procedures: Data were collected according to the FAO (2012) guidelines for characterization of goat breed. All the measurements were taken early in the morning prior to feeding. Live weight was measured using digital weighing balance. Each goat was ear tagged and separate data sheets were maintained for each goat to record the data. Parameters studied: The following traits were considered for the morphometric analysis. Statistical analysis: The data generated from this experiment were entered in Microsoft Excel worksheet, organized according to sex and age and processed for further analysis. All the parameters were analyzed using GLM procedure of Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software (SAS Institute Inc., 2009) version 9.1.3.

Source of Information: J Bangladesh Agril Univ 18(2): 428–434, 2020

Article Link (Online Journal): https://doi.org/10.5455/JBAU.98621

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Achievement/Findings:

This is the first report on the adaptation of Boer goats in Bangladesh which revealed that Boer goats can be easily adapted in our climatic and farming condition with less disease incidence and mortality. On the other hand, higher birth weight and subsequently higher body weight indicated that Boer goat can be introduced to solve the demand of meat and ensure nutritional security in Bangladesh.

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