Influence of genetic and non-genetic factors on growth performance in Black Bengal goats under field condition in West Bengal

Data on 10148 Black Bengal kids recorded from 2008 to 2019 and maintained at farmer’s fields different agroclimatic clusters of West under the project “AICRP Goat Improvement, Field Unit- Kolkata” were used study effect non-genetic factors body weight birth 12 months age. The data analysed using least squares analysis technique. average weights goats obtained four agro-climatic revealed that there was a significant variation in (kg) all ages. year kidding, influence season parity dam ages significant. But non-significant result found seasons as well parities 9 Sex kid type had Significantly higher single born kid, followed by twin triplets. concluded it is possible improve elements field, particularly providing excellent housing, reducing stress, having access grazing pasture, doing routine deworming vaccinations. findings supported need for environmental changes can aid development management strategies decision making regarding selection.