The Surti goat is an important breed of domestic goat in India. It is a breed of dairy goat that is bred primarily for milk production. The Surti goat is one of the best dairy goat breeds in India.
The name of the breed comes from a place called ‘letter‘in the state of Gujarat in India. This breed is found in its purest form in this area. But the overall population of this breed is very small compared to other breeds of goats. And it is one of the endangered goat breeds of Indian origin.
Surti goat is common around Surat, Baroda and Nasik in Maharashtra.
The breed is very popular in their native regions, they are bred and kept in small herds of 2 to 15 goats. Most herds are raised on an extensive grazing system. But some animals are kept under intensive conditions and fed in a barn.
The Surti goat is the most suitable and can work well in a goat farming environment. It is primarily bred as a dairy goat for milk production. But the breed is also good for meat production.
Today, the total number of Surti goats is much smaller. And it is one of the most endangered breeds of goats of Indian origin. Learn more about this breed of goats below.
Characteristics of the goat goat
Surti goats are small to medium sized animals with a compact body. Their coat is mostly white with short, shiny hairs. They have medium sized hanging ears. Their forehead is convex and the profile of the face is slightly raised.
Males and bucks usually have medium-sized horns. Their horns point upwards and backwards. The udder of females is well developed, with large conical teats. They have relatively short legs and are generally unable to walk long distances.
Surti is really more than money. Females weigh on average around 32 kg and the average body weight of males is around 30 kg. Photo and information from Animal Genetics Learning Resource.
Advantages
Surti goat is mainly used for milk production. But they are also good for meat production. They are very well suited for the commercial breeding of dairy goats. Also suitable for commercial goat farming.
Special Considerations
The Surti goat is an excellent dairy goat compared to other Indian goat breeds. It is the most economical to grow, as it can live on leaves or food scraps.
Females are excellent milk producers and can produce on average between 2.0 and 2.25 kg of milk per day when fed in a stall with complementary feed. But in the conditions of a village with keeping goats on pasture, they can produce about 1.2 kg of milk per day.
Surti the goat is known for its playful percentage. The herd can become large in a very short time as females can give birth to twins and triplets. As a rule, the age of the first spindle varies from 400 to 500 days. However, check out the full breed profile of the Surti goat in the following table.
| Breed name | Surti |
| another name | everything |
| Purpose of the breed | Milk and also good for meat |
| Breed size | Small to medium |
| Dollar | About 30kg |
| doe | About 32kg |
| horns | Yes |
| climatic tolerance | All climates |
| coat color | White |
| Suitable for Stall Fed | Yes |
| scarcity | general |
| Country/place of origin | India |
