Black Bengal
Also known as: Bengal, Teddy
The most prolific goat of eastern India and the pride of Bihar. Its meat quality and skin are rated the best in the world, and it breeds twice a year with multiple kids.
Black Bengal
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: predominantly black; also brown, white or grey
- Small, dwarf body — 15–20 kg adult with short legs
- Small, horizontal ears and short, pointed backward horns
- Straight face with a compact, deep body
Benefits for Farmers
Exceptionally prolific — twins and triplets are the norm
World's finest goat skin — high export demand for leather
Chevon rated as the most tender and flavourful in India
Survives on kitchen waste, tree leaves and roadside grazing
Ideal first livestock for landless Bihar families — very low capital
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Goat
- Utility
- Meat & Skin
- Home Tract
- Across Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha
- Found In
- Bihar West Bengal Jharkhand Odisha
- Yield
- Milk: 0.4–0.6 kg per day; 2–4 kids per kidding, twice a year
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