🐐goatdual-purpose📍 Origin: Maharashtra

Osmanabadi Goat

उस्मानाबादी बकरी • Native Tract: Osmanabad (Dharashiv), Latur, Solapur, Parbhani

The rugged, drought-proof powerhouse goat breed of the Marathwada and Deccan plateau

Estimated Market Price

₹9,000 – ₹22,000

Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree

Pashu KCC Limit:₹4,200 / animal

Lactation Yield

150 L

110 - 210 L range

Butterfat %

4.5%

SNF: 8.7%

Peak Daily Yield

1.8 L/day

In 2nd–3rd Parity

Calving Interval

8.5 Mo.

Target inter-calving

Age 1st Calving

15 Mo.

Heifer maturity

Adult Weight

34 kg

Bull: 48 kg

Morphological Features

Physical Identification & Anatomy: Osmanabadi Goat

Coat & Color

Predominantly solid jet-black (90%), occasionally spotted with brown or white

Horns

Medium, curving backward and outward; roughly 10% are naturally polled

Ears

Medium-long, drooping, alert with rounded tips

Forehead & Head

Clean, slightly convex head with strong jawline

Why Dairy Farmers Choose Osmanabadi Goat:

✓The rugged, drought-proof powerhouse goat breed of the Marathwada and Deccan plateau

✓Celebrated for exceptional disease resistance, rarely succumbing to common viral infections

✓Solid glossy black coat with long muscular legs suited for 10–15 km daily grazing treks

✓Reliable dual-purpose producer: 1.0 to 1.8 liters of daily milk and fast-growing heavy kids

Customized Ration Balancer

Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Osmanabadi Goat

Pre-configured with standard Osmanabadi Goat body weight (34 kg) and average daily production. Adjust sliders to match your animal.

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Osmanabadi Goat TMR Feed & Profit Balancer

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Animal Characteristics

Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)34 kg

15 kgAverage: 35 kg80 kg

Daily Milk Yield (दैनिक दूध उत्पादन)1.8 L/day

0 L (Dry animal)Peak: 3 L5 L

Milk Butterfat (फैट प्रतिशत)4.5%

3.0% (HF Cow)4.8% (Desi Gir)8.5% (Murrah Buffalo)

Milk Price Realization (दूध का भाव)₹90 / Liter

₹30 (Coop Base)₹60 (A2 Retail)₹120 (Direct Dairy)

Total Dry Matter

1.9 kg

ICAR Standard DM basis

Water Requirement

9 Liters

Fresh cool water/day

Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)

As-Fed Fresh Basis

हरा चारा (Green)🌿

3.5 kg

Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem

सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾

0.5 kg

Wheat Bhoosa / Paddy / Kadbi

पशुआहार (Concentrate)🥣

0.83 kg

20% CP Balanced Pellets

मिनरल मिक्चर🧪

15 g

Chelated Area-Specific Mix

सादा नमक (Salt)🧂

8 g

Daily electrolyte balance

स्वच्छ पानी (Water)💧

9 L

Cool, unchlorinated water

Daily Milk Economics

Income vs Feed Expenditure

Feed Cost / Liter

₹18.3/L

Daily Milk Revenue

₹162

1.8 L × ₹90

Daily Feed Cost

₹33

Fodder + Pellets + Salts

Net Daily Profit

₹129

80% Margin

Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹3,870 / month

💡 ICAR-NDRI Practical Management Tips

✓Chop green fodder (1.5–2 cm) and mix thoroughly with dry straw (Bhoosa/Kadbi) to stimulate rumination.
✓Divide concentrate pellets into 2 or 3 equal morning/evening feedings rather than feeding all at once.
✓Always add 15g chelated mineral mixture daily to prevent silent estrus and retain 300-day lactation.
✓Ensure uninterrupted access to 9 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.

Hardiness & Immunity

Climatic Resilience & Health Profile

Tick & Vector ResistanceVery High

Heat & Humidity ToleranceExtreme (45°C+)

Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:

⚠️Enterotoxemia if grazing on post-harvest pulses without prior vaccination

Veterinary Best Practices

Breeding & Herd Management Tips

✓Administer deworming prior to the onset of monsoon and post-monsoon (Albendazole / Ivermectin)
✓Provide Subabul (Leucaena) and Melia dubia fodder leaves for high natural protein digestion

Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)

Government Support

Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Osmanabadi Goat

75% subsidy for 10+1 goat units under Maharashtra state shepherd development corporation

Eligible Scheme 1Punya Shloka Ahilyadevi Holkar Maharashtra Sheli Va Mendhi Vikas Mahamandal

Eligible Scheme 2NLM

Eligible Scheme 3Pashu KCC

🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals

Official Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Osmanabadi Goat

Official .gov.in & .nic.in Portals

🏛️ Central Ministry (.nic.in)dahd.nic.in

Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)

Official operational guidelines for Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF 3% subvention), and sex-sorted semen subsidies.

Open DAHD Portal→

🐄 Apex Dairy Board (.coop)nddb.coop

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

Information Network for Animal Productivity & Health (INAPH) ear-tagging, scientific Ration Balancing Programme (RBP), and automated testing standards.

Open NDDB Portal→

🔬 ICAR Research (.gov.in)nbagr.icar.gov.in

ICAR - National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR)

Access the official registered breed gazette, accession numbers, morphological descriptors, and indigenous breed conservation directives.

Open NBAGR Registry→

💳 Concessional Credit (.gov.in)kcc.gov.in

Pashu Kisan Credit Card (Pashu KCC) Portal

Apply for working capital crop loans up to ₹2 Lakh for dairy cows and buffaloes at 4% effective interest with zero collateral requirement.

Pashu KCC Portal→

Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions about Osmanabadi Goat

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Osmanabadi adapts seamlessly to stall feeding. When provided with chopped Napier/silage and 250g grain concentrate daily, kid growth rates increase by 30% compared to free-range grazing.

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