A History of Agriculture in India v2.c79.s7.1

v2.c79.s7.1

Goats were kept all over the country. Large herds were owned by nomadic shepherds who lived in the arid areas, and considerable number were maintained by individual families of landless people, who depended upon them for their milk supply. Kidding twice in fourteen months, goats had high fertility that ensured their popularity among rural people. Goats provided meat and skins. Goats' meat was popular with the Hindus who had aversion for beef.