摘要 : Sirohi is one of the most popular dual-purpose goat breeds of Northwestern arid and semi-arid region of India. The aim of the present study was to investigate the body weight and body measurements of Sirohi kids at birth and at 3 ... 展开 Sirohi is one of the most popular dual-purpose goat breeds of Northwestern arid and semi-arid region of India. The aim of the present study was to investigate the body weight and body measurements of Sirohi kids at birth and at 3 months of age under farmer's management system. The effect of location was highly significant (p<0.01) on all the pre-weaning growth traits except body girth at birth. The body weight at birth of kids born during the year 2003 was higher as compared to those born in other years. However, body weight at 3 month of age was significantly higher for kids born during 2002 as compared to other years. Season of birth had a significant effect on pre-weaning growth trait except at weight and body girth at birth. The kids born during rainy season were heavier at 3 months of age than those born during winter and summer season. Sex of kids had a significant (p<0.01) effect on the body weights and measurements at birth. All the pre-weaning growth traits in single born kids were higher than those born as multiple births. 收起