Sojat Goat: Rajasthan's 'White Gold' Offers High Profits, Low Cost for Farmers

• The Sojat goat, originating from Rajasthan, is a highly profitable breed for livestock farmers, even in areas like Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
• Researchers at Shri Murli Manohar Town Post Graduate College, Ballia, are studying the Sojat goat, primarily found in Pali and Jodhpur regions.
• Known for its tall stature, white color, pinkish skin, long ears, and hornless structure, it reaches 40-50 kg in 8-12 months and up to 80 kg as an adult.
• It produces 1-1.5 liters of milk daily, has good reproductive capacity (1-2 kids per birth), and thrives in arid climates with strong disease resistance.
• Sojat goat meat is low in fat, tender, delicious, and high in potassium, making it highly sought after in domestic and international markets.