Abstract
Data on 172 Black Bengal kids born during 2012–13 were recorded for growth viz., birth weight, three, six, nine and 12 months of age and management system followed in tribal area of Deoghar district (Jharkhand) were analyzed. The mean body weights at respective ages were 1.28±0.05, 6.13±0.08, 8.42±0.25, 11.21±0.27 and 14.55±0.16 kg, for male kids and 1.21±0.04, 5.86±0.06, 7.53±0.35, 9.54±0.24 and 12.78±0.26 kg, for female kids. Flock size ranged from 2 to 12 goats. In the study area, Kachcha houses were provided for the goats. Farmers fetched more prices, on sale of white coloured male used for the sacrificed purpose during local festivals. It was observed that farmers were not practising any vaccination and scheduled deworming in their flocks. Farmers may be educated about scientific rearing to improve production and reduce mortality losses.
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