Body Weight and Body Measurement Characteristics of Seven Goat Breeds in Indonesia

Abstract

The objective of this study was to characterize body weight and body measurement traits of seven goat breeds developing in Indonesia. A total of 202 goats (Boer, Peranakan Ettawa (PE), Bligon, Kacang, Gembrong, Boerja, and Kejobong breeds) were used. Body weight (BW), body length (BL), withers height (WH), and chest girth (CG) were measured. The data were analyzed using general the linear model (GLM) by R program. Tukey's test has been applied to differentiate among breeds. The result showed that BW of Boer breed was 50.73 kg, which belongs to the large breed, PE goat belonged to medium breed with 40.56 kg, and the rest of goat breeds were categorized as small breeds. In term of body measurement traits, BL was significantly different among goat breeds. Boar and PE breeds were completely longer BL than other breeds. Moreover, the PE goat population was found significantly higher WH value than other breeds, except Bligon goat. By following CG value, Boer goat was found having the highest CG value than others. These results suggested that body weight and body measurements were different among seven goat breeds. It may be beneficial for conservation and breeding strategy of Indonesian goats.