Beetal Goat Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The large Beetal goat is a goat prized for its milk, meat and skin throughout India and Pakistan.
This gentle, docile goat is also excellent for intensive farming environments as it has been purposely bred for this. They are a great addition to any herd and readily adapt to their environment.

Beetal Goat Quick Profile Overview

A gentle calm goat makes the Beetal goat breed a really great all-purpose goat breed
Country of Origin:	Punjab region of India
Other Names:	Lahori
Breed Size:	Large
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Main Purpose:	Milk and meat production
Can be used for	Breeding, Milk, Meat, Pets
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Temperament:	They are a docile calm breed of goat
Good with Kids?	They are a bit big and can be intimidating to kids
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Ideal Environment:	Intensive farming, enclosed pasture with enough grazing pasture
Ideal Climate:	Adaptive to most climates
Conservation Status:	Not Listed by the *ALC Status Common
Health Issues?	No known health issues
Good Starter Goat?	Yes, they can be a good starter goat for the homesteader that has enough space
Goat Associations:	American Dairy Goat Association, American Goat Federation – you can find the links to these websites under the “Useful Links” section of this article
Goat Clubs:	As they are not a very common breed in the US it is best to check with the American Goat Society. The link to the society can be found in the “Useful Links” section of this article
Note: *ALC stands for American Livestock Conservancy

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

These goats are what you expect goats to look like. They have a round head and a true Roman nose. The doe is slightly more delicate than the buck with her face not as pronounced. They have long slender legs and are quite shy. The buck is sturdier and more muscular than the doe. He has a massive head with a true Roman nose.
Color(s):	There are many color variations but the most common is black Both male and female have the same color traits
Goat⇒	Doe	buck
Breed Weight:	99 lbs.	143 lbs.
Breed Height:	91.6 cm at withers	91.6 cm at withers
Hair:	Short and glossy	Short and glossy coats.
Ears:	Flop at the side of their heads	Long and droop at the sides of his head
Horns:	Spiral horns that are a short to medium length	Long and spiraled. They get a lot longer than the does horns
Matures at age:	5 to 15 months	3 to 15 months
Puberty Age:	5 to 6 months	4 to 9 months
Breeding Age:	18 months	1 year
Breeding Traits:	1 Breeding cycle	Cover 20 to 30 does in 1 season

DOE BREEDING & MILKING INFORMATION

The only breed once a year and are usually kept on a breeding management program
Breeding Period/cycle:	Usually lasts 12 to 36 hours Ave. 21 days/18 to 24 days
Gestation Period:	Usually around 148 to 155 day but most are 150 days
Kids:	From 1 to 4 kids per litter. They are mostly known to produce twins
Good Mothers?	They do make good mothers. They stick to their young until they are weaned
Lactation Period:	187 days
Milking From:	4 to 6 weeks after kidding
Milk Quality:	Good, They have a decent milk that can be used for most things cow’s milk can..
Milking Level:	Normal, They are not a hard goat to milk and good for beginners
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GOOD TO KNOW

Some more interesting and useful facts/things to know about the Beetal Goat breed
Where to buy them:	As they are not that common in America it is best to check with places such as the various goat associations. You can find all the reference links in the “Useful Links” section of this article.
Agility:	They may look big and bulky, but these goats can climb anything they put their mind to climbing.
Interact with other animals:	They have no problem mingling with other farm animals as they graze the day away.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Beetal goat is related to the Jamunapari goat for which it bears are a remarkable resemblance.

They do not need as much space as most other large breeds of goat. This is because they have been specifically bred for stall feeding.

They are not susceptible to most diseases as other goat breeds may be which makes them a sought-after breed by various farmers.

They are not really bred for leather production but as a meat breed their pelts may very well be used for various leather manufacturing production. They have a decent sized pelt as they have quite a large well defined body.

They are bred as meat production goats. Their meat is tender and lean with a good nutritional value to it. They have a good meat to bone ration on their carcass.

HISTORY

Not much is known about the history of the Beetal Goat except that it originated from India. They are thought to be from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.

They are a very important breed to these countries for their valuable milk and meat production.
Their skin is also a highly prized commodity due to the size of the goat it produces an excellent yield and quality of leather used for many leather goods.
Good such as chamois, velour, sued that is used in the manufacturing of gloves, shoes, clothes and even products such as car seats, furniture covers, etc.