Phenotypic Characterization of Crossed Goats F1- (Desert Goat and Damascus)

Abstract

This study was conducted in North Kordofan state, Western Sudan, during the period Feb 2016- March 2020 to study the Phenotypic Characterization of crossed goats (F1-Desert goat and Damascus).44 female Desert goats of average age of 3-4 years and average body weights33.18±0.84 kg, were purchased from the local markets. Two mature sexual Damascus bucks were used in the experiment in addition to two castrated local young ones (teasers) all animals were identified using ear tags, tested for brucellosis and treated against external and internal parasites. During gestation period goats were closely observed up to the time of kidding. Data concerning with crossed kids (phenotypic characers, body measurements, performance up to maturity) were recorded. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences, software package (SPSS, V23, 2017)). The results indicated that Male kids were significantly (P<0.01) heavier than females (2.74±0.48 visas 2.04±0.14kg). 27% mortality rate was recorded in kids. 71% of crossed goats (first generation) had light blue eye color. The flock had different coat colors (light brown, reddish brown and dark brown). The udder was somewhat small and attached to the abdomen the average body weight at kidding was 26.28 ± 1.56 and 22.03± 1.27 kg for single and twins, respectively.